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Obituaries
Please check with the Temple office for more information - 633-8877 or The Buffalo News.
July 15, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Stanley Arbeit has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ARBEIT - Dr. Stanley - July 15, 2016; husband of Carolee (Lieberman) Arbeit; father of Judith Arbeit and Holley (Jack Grippi) Arbeit; brother of the late Lillian Enzler; grandfather of Lauren, Alexis, Sara and Elisabeth; great-grandfather of Liam and Ally.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 18th at 2:00pm at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville 14221. A meal of condolence will be held immediately following the memorial service at The Amberleigh Senior Residence, 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville 14221.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held on Tuesday at 7:00pm at The Amberleigh, 2330 Maple Road, Williamsville 14221
MEMORIALS: In memory of Dr. Stanley Arbeit, the family would appreciate donations of food for the Food Bank of Western New York. Baskets will be available at the service to leave your donation. Thank you.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 14, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Steven Bugyi has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BUGYI - Steven, July 12, 2016. Son of Marcia (Jadd) Bugyi and John (Karen) Bugyi; brother of Sheryl (Michael) Kavanagh and Paul Bugyi; loving uncle of Evan Kavanagh; stepbrother of Jenny (Rob) Nogle and Christopher (Katharina) Schmich.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 18th at 10:00am at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, E. Amherst, NY 14051. Interment will be at Elmlawn Cemetery - Tonawanda, NY 14217
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Monday and Tuesday afternoon/evening at Marcia's residence. Minyan at 7:00pm each evening.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UNYTS of WNY. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 14, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Avery A. Sandberg has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SANDBERG - Avery A. (ben Yaakov/Rivka) - July 6, 2016 at age 95. Father of Jan Sandberg, Diana (late Burt) Nashban, Ruth Sandberg (Jack Ringlestein) and Nina (Larry) Rosner.
SERVICES: Burial was July 10, 2016 at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Arizona.
SHIVA: Shiva held at the home of Diana in Scottsdale, Arizona.
MEMORIALS: Memorial will be held in Buffalo at a later date to be announced.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 5, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Shirley Shalwitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SHALWITZ - Shirley, July 3, 2016, wife of the late Dr. Fred Shalwitz; loving companion of Meyer Tubin; mother of Janet (Burt Feuerstein), Howard (Jeanette Reitz), Dr. Robert (Paula Krasnoff) and Lisa Shalwitz, LCSW; sister of the late Herbert Brotz; devoted grandmother of Jesse (Jennifer), Samuel (Kim), Jeanne, Isaiah and Steven; great-grandmother of Keira, Noah, Zoe and Evelyn.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 6th at 2:00pm at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva Wednesday through Friday at Shirley's former residence. Family will be sitting shiva at the home of Meyer Tubin today (Wednesday) from 7-9pm, Thursday from 1-4pm and 7-9pm and Friday from 1-4pm. Services will be held on Wed. and Thur. at 7:00pm. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Beth Tzedek or Woolly Mammoth Theatre, woollymammoth.net
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 5, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Calvin Kallett has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KALLETT - Calvin, July 3, 2016, loving husband of Annette (nee Rubin) Kallett; cherished father of Nancy (Ash) El Naggar, Patricia (Craig) Kallett-Klosk and Sara Kallett; devoted grandfather of Lila, Ryan, Molly and Daniel.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am at Congregation Shir Shalom with a reception following the service.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 24, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Elaine Bock has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BOCK - Elaine C. (nee Cohen) - June 22, 2016, of Williamsville, NY. Beloved wife of Fred Bock, devoted mother of Michelle Bock, sister of the late Janet C. Hoffman and Shirley C. Bronstein.
SERVICES: Graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery
(Meet at Delaware/Delavan Entrance) MONDAY June 27th at 10:00am. NOTE: Buffalo News incorrectly announced Sunday.
No prior visitations. Arrangements by Amherst Memorial Chapel LLC. Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 17, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Daniel Levine has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LEVINE - Daniel - June 17, 2016, in Florida. Loving farther of Paul (Linda) and Mitchell (Jodi) Levine; brother of the late Mildred Beckman and Helene Horwitz; grandfather of Alissa, Stephanie, Max and Andrea Levine.
SERVICES: Graveside Service will be held Monday, June 20th at 11:00am at Ahavas Sholem Cemetery (corner of Pine Ridge and Maryvale), Cheektowaga.
SHIVA: No formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to the ALS Association at ALSA.org or the Disabled American Veterans Charity. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Stephen Orlick has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ORLICK - Stephen, 77, of Morganville passed away on June 8, 2016 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. He is survived by his loving wife Sondra, as well as his loving children, Caren and her husband Scott Orlick, son Howard and his wife Joan, daughter Deborah and her husband Stuart Levy. He also leaves behind brother Arthur (Cheryl) Orlick and six grandchildren: Jessica, Rebecca, Rachel, Jordana, Caitlyn, and Isabel.
SERVICES: Funeral Services were held June 10th at Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels. Burial followed at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Marlboro, NJ.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude's, or Memorial Sloan Kettering.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 15, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Ruth Levinson has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LEVINSON - Ruth L, of Chevy Chase, MD on June 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Levinson; devoted mother of Amy (David) Brener, Robin (James) Levine and Joyce (Nelson) Migdal; loving grandmother of Michelle and Ilana Brener, Ari, Maya and Eliana Levine, Talia and Corey Migdal. Sister of the late Esther Kershner, Leonard (Betty) Goodman, Mary (Jake) Freedman. Loving aunt and great aunt to many wonderful nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17th at 10:00am at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC, 281 Dodge Road. No prior visitation.
SHIVA: The family will be sitting shiva on Friday, June 17th from 1:00 - 5:00pm with a service at 3:00pm at the home of Andrea & Howard Faden.
MEMORIALS: In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Misler Center, 1801 E. Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-1740. Family guestbook at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Thomas Wisniewski has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WISNIEWSKI - Thomas E. June 12, 2016, beloved husband of Cheryl (DeBruin) of 37 years; loving father of Chris and Rachel (Dan) Flanagan; dearest son of the late Dorothy (late Edward) Wisniewski; son-in-law of Belle (late Cantor Gerald) DeBruin; adoring grandfather of Claire and CJ Flanagan; brother of David (Sabina) Wisniewski.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, June 15th at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC, 281 Dodge Road.
SHIVA: The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Cheryl on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00pm and 7:00 to 9:00pm with a service at 7:30pm and Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm
MEMORIALS: In lieu flowers, memorials may be made in Thomas's memory to Hospice Foundation of Buffalo. Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 20, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Gerald Arywitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ARYWITZ - Gerald - May 19, 2016. Husband of the late Berti Arywitz; father of Eileen (Mark) Yodanis, Jeffrey (Lisa) Arywitz and the late Diane Arywitz; brother of the late Sigmund and Bernard Arywitz; grandfather of Adam, Alison and Jacob Arywitz.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23rd, 11:30am at Congregation Shir Shalom.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom. Share condolences at mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 17, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Lois Block has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BLOCK - Lois, May 14, 2016. Mother of David (Jackie) Block.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 17th at 11:00am at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, Amherst, NY.
SHIVA: The family will be sitting Shiva on Wednesday, May 18th at the home of Tim Sick and Sal Zambito - 920 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo from 6:00 - 9:00pm with a prayer service at 7:30pm.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caring Voice Coalition-8249 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23116
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 26, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Sam Arnovitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ARNOVITZ - Sam, he was the long time companion of Evelyn Solomons. The Service was in Pennsylvania - this is all the information we have.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Lilly Pleskow has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PLESKOW - Lilly April 22, 2016. Wife of the late Bernard Pleskow; mother of Bruce (Francine) Pleskow, Lawrence Pleskow and Rochelle (Charles) Pleskow Kaplan; sister of the late Rose Cohen, Sarah Moldof and Manny Zegler; grandmother of Aaron, Brendan (Jennifer) and Jordan Pleskow.
SERVICES: Funeral service Monday 2:00pm at Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst 14226. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. Condolences at www.mesnekoff.com.
SHIVA: No Formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 14, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Irwin Ginsberg has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GINSBERG - Irwin E. April 5, 2016, age 85. Beloved husband of Barbara Gitin Ginsberg; devoted father of Beth (Annette Hayes), Gary (Susanna Aaron) and Marsha (Gordon Sayre) Ginsberg; loving grandfather of Sam and Alec Ginsberg, Joshua and Hannah Sayre and Sophie Ginsberg-Hayes; brother of Ronald (Doreen) Ginsberg.
SERVICES: Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 7th at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY or Temple Beth Tzedek or the Amherst Adult Day Services
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 5, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Benjamin Herman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HERMAN - Benjamin April 3, 2016, husband of Evelyn Herman; father of Marcia Miriam and David (Sue) Herman; grandfather of Aaron, Alex, Emily and Marissa. Ben was a Social Worker for the JCC of Buffalo.
SERVICES: Services private. Condolences at mesnekoff.com. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: Donations to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 31, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Jack Herzbrun has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HERZBRUN - husband of the late Elaine Herzbrun. Father of Philip (Marta) and Steven (Nancy). Grandfather of Gina (Matt) Kinsella, Brian (Melissa) Herzbrun, Sarah (Josh) Kovacich, and 3 great grandchildren.
SERVICES: A graveside service will be held at Beth David Cemetery, the Carol Street entrance (off East Delevan), Cheektowaga, NY on Thursday, March 31st at 1:00pm.
SHIVA: Family will receive visitors following interment from 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm, with a prayer service at approximately 7:00pm and Friday 2:00-5:00pm, at the home of Phil and Marta Herzbrun.
MEMORIALS: The family would like donations made in Jack's memory to go to
Yeshiva of Flatbush
, 1609 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 24, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Theresa Ronald has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
RONALD - Theresa M. (nee Loughran) "Terry" Passed away on March 20, 2016; beloved wife of the late Harry "Unc" M. Ronald; dear mother of Timothy R. (Diane), Thomas J. (Christi-Carole) and Susan L. Ronald; cherished grandmother of Christopher M. (Tamara) Ronald, Alexandra B. (Rich) Sanders and Brandon M. Ronald; great-grandmother of four great-grand-children; daughter of the late Patrick M. and Margaret M. (nee Colern) Loughran; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Terry was an alumnus of St. James Catholic School, Class of 1941, alumni of Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, Class of 1945, a member of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Rosary and Altar Society, Father Walter Gonter's Senior Citizens.
SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 23rd at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, followed by Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or the Erie County SPCA, 205 Ensminger Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 22, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Sheryl Stelzle has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
STELZLE - , Sheryl - March 21, 2016. Beloved wife of James Stelzle; loving mother of David (Erica) Christopher and Andrea (Levon) Tallchief; daughter of Melvyn and Beverly Mesnekoff; sister of Beth (Chris Marziale) Mesnekoff, Jay (Rebecca) Mesnekoff and Sandra Hendrix-Mesnekoff; Bubbie of Dylan and Devon Christopher; also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Funeral service Wednesday 2 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Wednesday following the interment until 9 PM and Thursday afternoon and evening. Prayer services each evening at 7 PM at Jay and Rebecca´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor´s choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 17, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that David Feld has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FELD - David - March 17, 2016. Dearest husband of Shirley Feld; father of Dr. Kenneth (Karen) Feld, Karen (Ronald) Teplitsky and Dr. Gregg (Dr. Judith) Feld; brother of Beatrice Eisdorfer and the late Dr. Leo and Solomon Feld; grandfather of Alana (Dr. Aaron) Willen, Dr. Mara Teplitsky, Seth Teplitsky, Stephanie, Ashleigh, Tamara and Jacqueline Feld.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 20th at 10:30am at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: The family will sit Shiva on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00pm, at Shirley's residence - 146 Sausalito Drive, E. Amherst 14051 with a prayer service at 7:00pm
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY. Condolences at mesnekoff.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Feb 2, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Harry Meyers has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MEYERS - Harold "Harry" February 1, 2016, husband of Phoebe Meyers; father of Beth, Paul (Nancy) and Susan Meyers; brother of Lester (Evelyn) Meyers; grandfather of Rachel, Jordan, Matty and Aaron. Harry was a bridge player enthusiast and golfer.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11 AM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Road, E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: The family will be receiving friends Wednesday 6-8 PM in the Meadows, 2nd Floor, at Weinberg.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Feb 1, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Melvin B. Davis has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
DAVIS - Melvin B. January 30, 2016, beloved husband of the late Arlene Davis; beloved companion of Marion Tasman; dear father of Michael S.(partner of Holly Rosenfeld) of Washington State and Richard J. Davis of Washington, DC; loving father of Debra (Jeffrey) Bloomberg, Sharon (Jeffrey) Alexander and Nancy (William) Kean; grandfather of Joshua (Stephanie) Davis, Rachel (Carlos) Fonseca, Valerie Shander, Sara Oakley, Alyssa, Matthew and Benjamin Kean and Rafi Bloomberg; great-grandfather of Rian Davis, Dylan Davis, Tyler Fonseca, Adam Shander and Nora Oakley.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday 11:00 AM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Road.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Alliance, or the charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 27, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Betty Tombak has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
TOMBAK - BETTY (nee Lilien) R.- January 26, 2015, age 77 beloved wife of Wolf Tombak and the late Irving Redlich. Mother of Mimi (Drew) Shapiro and Wendy (Gary) Potter. Stepmother of Brian, Alan and Howard Tombak. Adored grandmother of Ilana and Renee Shapiro. Daughter of the late Leo and Toni Lilien. Sister of David (Bonnie) Lilien, and beloved aunt of Amy (fiance `Atiq) and Tammy Lilien of Toronto. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held Friday 10:00 AM from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Road.
No Prior visitations.
SHIVA: Shiva Times: Friday afternoon, Saturday night, Sunday & Monday
Evening service at 6:30 PM.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of
your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 26, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Esther Foti has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FOTI - Esther (Cohen) Foti, age 83, of East Main Rd, Westfield, died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital Hospice of Buffalo, NY.
Esther was born on October 11, 1932 in Manchester, England, the daughter of the late Samuel and Freda (Dietch) Cohen. She married Salvatore A. "Sam" Foti on May 3, 1950 in Warrington, England.
She came to the United States from England following her marriage to Sam. Together they established and ran a grape farm in Westfield for many years. She enjoyed antiques and had run an antique shop at the farm for several years.
She is survived by two daughters, Laura M. McKenrick of Alden, NY and Kathryn Foti-Crawford of Depew, NY and by her three sons: Salvatore P. Foti of Brocton, NY, Michael A. Foti of Orchard Park, NY and Russell J. Foti of Sherman, NY. 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore A. "Sam" Foti, and her sister, Enid Cassell.
SERVICES: At Esther's request, All services will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY 14787.
SHIVA: Kathy will be receiving visitors at 7 pm on Friday at CSS until services begin.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patterson Library, 40 So. Portage Street, Westfield, NY 14787 or Fire Department of Westfield Memorial Fund, 23 Elm Street, Westfield, NY 14787.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 23, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Rabbi Eugene Borowitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BOROWITZ - Rabbi Eugene Borowitz, the father of Drucy Borowitz died on Friday.
A theologian extraordinaire and a professor at HUC, his passing is a big loss to the Jewish world.
Rabbi Eugene Borowitz, a philosopher, teacher and towering figure in Reform Judaism, has died at 91. Borowitz passed away Friday morning at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, according to Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism.
"He was a larger-than-life figure in postwar Judaism," Jacobs said. "His impact on generations of rabbis was immense."
Borowitz grew up in Colombus, Ohio, and attended Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. He also studied at Union Theological Semininary in New York. He helped found Sh'ma, one of the first pluralistic Jewish journals of opinion.
Borowitz was perhaps best known as a passionate teacher at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where he taught Jacobs along with literally hundreds of influential Reform spiritual leaders.
Jacobs called him the "embodiment of a rabbinic sage."
"So many of us were deeply touched and inspired by his writing, his classroom presence, and his charisma," Jacobs said. "He was incredibly passionate about deepening our understanding."
Far from being only an ivory tower intellectual, Borowitz was also very involved in the congregations of Reform Judaism. Until recently, he worked closely with Reform congregations from coast to coast on spiritual issues. Even as recently as a few months ago, he insisted on teaching a weekly Torah study class at his temple in Stamford.
"He couldn't stay away from teaching," Jacobs said.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
SERVICES: The funeral is out of town.
SHIVA: Shiva will be at Drucy and Phil's residence Wednesday and Thursday 6-8 with a 7 pm service both nights.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 15, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Norman Goldstein has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GOLDSTEIN - We announce with sadness the passing on January 15, 2016 of our member, Norman Goldstein, loving husband of Marianne Goldstein, father of Marc and Dan, grandfather of Andrea and Gilad.
SERVICES: The funeral service will take place at Amherst Memorial Chapel, 281 Dodge Road, on Sunday January 17, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., followed by burial at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, 3210 Niagara Falls Boulevard.
SHIVA: Marianne and the Goldstein family welcome you to join them for the Meal of Condolence, and Shiva visitation and Minyan, in the Meadows Lounge at Weinberg Campus on Sunday January 17, 2016 beginning at 1:00 pm.
MEMORIALS: Memorial donations may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom and to the Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 12, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Hy DeBruin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
DEBRUIN - Hyman "Hy"- January 11, 2016- Beloved husband of Bobbie DeBruin. Devoted father of Stacey and Terryl "Terry" (Gary Baker) DeBruin, Debbie (Paul) Ashton and Loren (Alan) Pasler, Brother of the late Ida Schaer and the late Cantor Gerald (Belle) DeBruin.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
Please Note: Family wants everyone dismissed from graveside Prior to Lowering of Casket. No shoveling of earth by anyone, even with their hands.
SHIVA: The Shiva is on Wednesday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with a service at 8:00pm. Shiva will be at Roberta's home. No prior visitations.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers donations to Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Hy was a member of Local IBEW # 41.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 6, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Elaine Herzbrun has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HERZBRUN - Elaine, January 6, 2016, beloved wife of 72 years of Jack Herzbrun. Devoted mother of Philip (Marta) and Steven (Nancy). Loving grandmother of Gina (Matt) Kinsella, Brian (Melissa) Herzbrun, Sarah (Josh) Kovacich, and 3 great grandchildren.
SERVICES: A graveside service will be held at Beth David Cemetery, the Carol Street entrance (off East Delevan), Cheektowaga, NY on Thursday, January 7th, at 10:00AM.
SHIVA: The family will sit Shiva on Thursday from 2-4:00 at Elderwood at Maplewood, 225 Bennett Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 with a prayer service at 3:30 and on Friday from 2-4 at Philip and Marta's residence, 119 Surrey Run, Williamsville, NY 14221 with a prayer service at 3:30.
Friends may also visit on Friday night from 7-9 at Philip and Marta's residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Elaine's memory to Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Rd, Amherst, NY 14226.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Jan 1, 2016
We are sorry to inform you that Aaron Feuerstein, step-father of Amy O'Donnell, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FEUERSTEIN - Aaron I., DDS December 30, 2015; loving husband of June Feuerstein and the late Jeanne; cherished father of Dr. Burt (Dr. Janet Shalwitz), Alan (Rayna), Marcia (Ronald Schwarz) and Jack DDS (Rosalie Radoccia) Feuerstein; stepfather of Steven (Allyson) Miller, Dr. Amy (Dr. Jack) O'Donnell, Judy (late Joseph) Healy and Marjorie Quartley; brother of Marvin Feuerstein DDS and the late Samuel Feuerstein; also survived by 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Sunday, 10 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: The evening shiva will start at 6 pm with the prayer service at 7 pm on Sunday and Monday. June will be sitting at the O'Donnell residence on Monday, but Amy will not be home until the evening.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Temple Beth Tzedek.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Dec 9, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Marjorie Suchman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SUCHMAN - MARJORIE "Margie"- December 6, 2015, Beloved wife of Seymour "Sy" Suchman. Devoted mother of Nancy (Michael Wohl) Holland, Sandra Roor and and the late Mark Suchman. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Kaitlyn, Cody, Evan, and Kelsey. Sister of the late Norman R. Herring.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Friday at 1:00PM
SHIVA: The Shiva will be from 2-4 on Friday, 6-9 on Saturday night, and 2-4 on Sunday, no services.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Margie's memory to Hospice Foundation or Camp Good Days and Special Times.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
J 30, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Leonard "Lynn" Snyder has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SNYDER - Leonard "Lynn" . November 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara Aaron Snyder; loving father of Cantor Eric Snyder, Sean Lesser and Jody (Maximiano) Valdes; father-in-law of Richard Lesser; brother of the late Betty Pellis, Jerry and Arnold Snyder; devoted grandfather of Uriel, Leah (David) and Daniel; great-grand-father of Samara, Jayden, Leiland and Kai.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Friday 11 AM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva Friday 3-4:30 PM, Saturday 7-9 PM and Sunday afternoon and evening at Barbara´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Nov 30, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Helen Rosokoff, mother of Jessica (Jonathan) Topper, and sister-in-law of Leonard (Phyllis) Rosokoff, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ROSOKOFF - Helen, November 16, 2015, loving wife of Sanford; devoted mother of John (late Patricia) Gallo, Frank Gallo, Anthony (Maryann) Gallo, Peter Rosokoff, Jessica (Jonathan) Topper; survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters (Laura Warren, Mary Ann Waasdorp, Barbara (Carr) Magel); also survived by brothers- and sisters-in-law, Leonard (Phyllis) Rosokoff and Jeffrey (Fran) Rosokoff, as well as numerous nieces and nephews; pre-deceased by her parents, Algernon Sidney Pratt and Mildred Cotton Pratt, and brother Leslie Pratt.
Helen donated her body to the Anatomical Gift Program at SUNY Buffalo.
SERVICES: At her request, there will be no service.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: Donations in her memory may be made to Buffalo Hospice and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Nov 3, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Janice Cohen has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
COHEN - Janice November 1, 2015, beloved wife of Ronald Cohen; loving mother of David and Brian Cohen.
Jan worked for the Social Security Administration in Niagara Falls, NY for over 20 years and was past president of Shir Shalom´s Sisterhood.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, 9:30 AM, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM with Prayer Services each evening at the family residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom, c/o Sisterhood, Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 12, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Charles Koven has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KOVEN - Charles October 10, 2015, beloved husband of the late Ruth (Furstenberg) Koven; loving father of Judith Koven of Seattle, WA and Rick Koven of Philadelphia, PA; brother of the late Samuel and Harold Koven; uncle of Norrine (Mel) Freeman and Sheldon Koven.
SERVICES: Funeral Services, Monday 7 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. Interment will be in Ferndale, MI.
SHIVA: A gathering will take place at Weinberg Campus at a future date.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor´s choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 12, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that David B. Wakoff has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WAKOFF - David, B., August 8, 2015.
SERVICES:
SHIVA: Shiva will be held at the Wakoff residence this Thursday night (8/13) from 7-9 PM, with a Shiva service at 7:30 PM.
MEMORIALS:
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August 6, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Mildred E. Kerman, wife of the late Rabbi Daniel Kerman, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KERMAN - Mildred E. - August 5, 2015. Wife of the late Rabbi Daniel Kerman; mother of Sharon Kerman of France, Jonathan (Amy) Kerman of Baltimore, MD and the late Alisa Kerman; sister of the late Herschel and Mort Rubinson; sister-in-law of Elaine and DiDi Rubinson; grandmother of Alex, Lionel, Yosef (Leah), Binyamin and Hillel (Sarah).
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Friday 10 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051. Online condolences at www.mesnekoff.com.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregations Shir Shalom or Young Israel.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 4, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Paula Rosner, mother of Beth (Anthony) Rosner-Kew, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ROSNER - Paula Alcala August 2, 2015, beloved wife of 50 years to Alan Rosner; cherished mother of Beth (Anthony) Rosner-Kew; sister of Marie Alcala-Cardew, Laura Hesse, Margot (Roger) Wodkowski and Adele (Juan) Vazquez; devoted grandmother of Carol and Pandora.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Tuesday after interment through Thursday evening at her former home.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 3, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Evelyn Sellers has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SELLERS - Evelyn B. (nee Rabiroff) June 21, 2015, wife of the late Charles Sellers; loving mother of Carol Sellers, Eileen (Barry Johnson) Sellers and the late Linda Sellers; sister of the late Esther Sherman, Ephraim Rabiroff and Marlen Rabiroff; grandmother of Jessica (Knud), Geoffrey (Emily), Emily (Baird) and Charles.
SERVICES: Interment will be private with a Memorial Service scheduled on August 9, 10 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
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MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 27, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Fern Rudolf, mother of Vanessa (David) Myers, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
RUDOLF - Fern, July 24, 2015.It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Fern Rudolph, at her residence in St. Catharines on July 24, 2015, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Fern lived her 85 years with a quiet style and grace, in command of decisions about her life to the end.
She was predeceased by her parents, Alex and Sarah Gray, and her beloved husband, Sam Rudolph. She is survived by her adoring children, Neil (Susan), Mark (Jan) and Vanessa (David). She will be fondly remembered by her cherished grandchildren: David, Sarah, Benjamin, Joshua, Jacob, Carlyn and Jordan, as well as the broader Rudolph, Newman, Tomarin, and Revzen relatives and friends.
Fern was born and raised in Toronto. She attended the University of Toronto where she met the love of her life for over 50 years. While very much a city girl, she moved to Port Colborne where she raised a family and assisted Sam in making his interior decorating business one of the finest in Ontario. Accompanying him on business trips to Toronto, New York, Chicago, North Carolina and Florence, Italy, she was an aide, a confidante, a loving wife and a smart business woman.
Fern enjoyed spending time with her sisters-in-law and cousins, whether going to movies or plays, or savouring fine foods and conversation. She was also the ultimate hostess, entertaining on "Sam´s Beach" at the family residence on the shores of Lake Erie. Similarly, in her later life, she enjoyed the company of the many new friends she made at The Royal Henley Residence in St. Catharines.
Special thanks to the "Visiting Angels", especially her angel of nearly one year, Elaine Hunter, the many physicians, nurses, and other specialists at the St. Catharines General Hospital, the Hamilton General Hospital, the Hotel Dieu Shaver Health & Rehabilitation Centre, and the superb staff at the Royal Henley.
SERVICES: The funeral will be Sunday in St. Catharines where she lived.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2015, at The Royal Henley "Lounge/Atrium" located at 582 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario. The "celebration" will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. with remarks between 2:45 and 3:15 p.m.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice is encouraged.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 20, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Nathan Pritikin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PRITIKIN - Nathan July 17, 2015. Husband of the late Anna (Sohinki); father of Michael (Cheryle) Pritikin of E. Lansing, MI, and Linda (Robert) Syracuse; brother of the late Lillian Gross; grandfather of Bryan (Cassandra), Beth (Alan), Lisa, David (Joe), and Richard; great-grandfather of Taylor, Kimber, Michael and Max. Nate proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Monday 11 AM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst, NY 14051.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 29, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Rhoda Schepart has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SCHEPART - Rhoda Claire (nee Bittleman) May 23, 2015, wife of the late Julius (Shep); awesome mother of Brian (Rachel) Keith (Susan) and Daryl; sister of the late Arnold Bittleman (Delores) and Betsy (Jon Blume); awesome grandmother of Moonray, Zachary, Alexander, Samuel, Rachel, Caleb, and Sukey; great grandmother of Ava and Everett.
Born April 7, 1932 in Bronx, NY, Rhoda was a Hunter High valedictorian, and as a mother of three young boys, a Hunter College graduate followed by two Masters degrees. In addition to a lifetime role as an Educational Specialist advocating young and old alike, Rhoda´s fondest achievement was the 1963 creation of Temple Beth Am in Yorktown Heights, NY. Rhoda volunteered since the 1950'´s in Brandeis University Women´s Committee, as well as many others including the Jewish Federation in Northern Westchester, and several in her last 20 years in Sarasota Florida.
Rhoda was dedicated to all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren on a daily basis throughout her lifetime. She has joined her loving husband Julius (Shep) after 21 years of his early demise.
SERVICES: Private services were held with immediate family members under the shade of a memorial tree planted in her memory.
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MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Gerald DeBruin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
DEBRUIN - Gerald, July 25, 2015, Gerald DeBruin of Amherst, cantor at Temple Beth El of Greater Buffalo for more than 50 years, died Thursday in Hospice Buffalo. He was 93.
Born in London, England, Mr. DeBruin moved to Buffalo with his family in early childhood. He served in the Army during World War II.
After his discharge, he joined the choir of Temple Beth El as its baritone soloist. After years of study, he assumed the position of cantor in 1950.
Mr. DeBruin earned his bachelor´s degree in music from the University at Buffalo in 1972. Over the span of his carer, he tutored more than 1,200 students as they prepared for their B´nai Mitzvah, a milestone life-cycle event in the Jewish tradition.
He earned numerous honors, including being chosen as the outstanding baritone in the Western New York region in the Voices of Tomorrow contest sponsored by The Buffalo Evening News in 1950. Mr. DeBruin appeared as a soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as with various local civic organizations and Masonic groups.
Recently, the Masons recognized his 60 years of service to the organization.
He also received an honorary Doctorate of Jewish Music from the Jewish Theological Seminary Cantors Assembly in New York City for his years of service to Temple Beth El.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, the former Belle Zobel; two sons, Larry and Jeffrey; a daughter, Cheryl Wisniewski; a brother, Hy; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Road, Amherst.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 22, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Evelyn Sellers has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SELLERS - Evelyn B. (nee Rabiroff) June 21, 2015, wife of the late Charles Sellers; loving mother of Carol Sellers, Eileen (Barry Johnson) Sellers and the late Linda Sellers; sister of the late Esther Sherman, Ephraim Rabiroff and Marlen Rabiroff; grandmother of Jessica (Knud), Geoffrey (Emily), Emily (Baird) and Charles.
SERVICES: Interment will be private with a Memorial Service tentatively scheduled on August 9, 1 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
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MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 5, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Gilda Laufer has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LAUFER - Gilda L. (Bialys) June 5, 2015, wife of Lawrence Laufer; mother of Shaun Silverwood, David (Julie) Laufer and Dana Moore; sister of Eugene (Esther) Bialys, Joel (Rita) Michaels and the late Honoris Starr; grandmother of Andrea (Manny), Rachel, Stephanie, Brandon, Katelyn and Isabella; great-grandmother of Zackary.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Sunday, 9:30 AM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst 14051. Share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Shaun´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials to Camp Good Days.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 3, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Bella Zysman has passed away May 16. Our thoughts are with the family.
ZYSMAN - Bella (Elencwajg), passed away on May 16, 2015 at the age of 99. Predeceased by her husband, Icek; brother, Moishe, great grandson, Owen Avery Krieger & her parents & 3 sisters who died in the Shoah. She is survived by her loving children, Miriam (Lloyd) Krieger, Bernard (Sharon) Zysman and Charles "Chaz" (Judy) Zysman; grandchildren, Jarrod (Sharon) Krieger, Deborah (Dan Gluck) Zysman, Danny, Michael, Laura & Joshua (Bassie) Zysman; great grandchildren, Edie & Pearl Krieger, Elliot, Naomi & Leah Raizel Zysman; and a niece & nephew in Israel.
Bella was a Holocaust survivor. She was married in a communal wedding of survivors in 1945 which was witnessed by General Dwight Eisenhower. She loved cooking and baking year round, and to this day nobody has been able to replicate her sponge cake or chopped liver. But most of all, we will all miss her pearls of wisdom.
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May 29, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Nataline "Nana" Stromberg has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
STROMBERG - Nataline "Nana" May 28. 2015. Beloved wife of Calvin Katz and the late Jerry Stromberg; mother of Shelly (Amy), Gary (Joanne) and Mike Stromberg; grandmother of Joanna (Jeff) Waldstreicher, Carolyn (Zack) Leasure, Dan (Jenn Silber), Joey Stromberg, Alison (Tal) Oxenberg, Louis, Hannah Stromberg, Marjorie (Sean) Miller and Drew Stromberg; great-grandmother of Kate, Eli and Harry Waldstreicher and Adele Miller.
SERVICES: Graveside service will be held at Temple Beth El Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd.) Sunday at 3:00 PM. No prior visitations.
Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Family guest book available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Hospice Foundation of WNY
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 21, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Peggy Altman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ALTMAN - Peggy, May 20, 2015.
SERVICES: The funeral will held on Friday, May 22, 2015, 1:00 PM at Temple Beth Zion.
SHIVA: There will be no Shiva.
MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Molly K. Lettman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LETTMAN - Molly K. May 20, 2015, beloved wife of the late Marvin P. Seller and Sidney Lettman; devoted mother of Steven (Crystal) Seller and Marla (Ed) Robinson; loving grandmother of Sydney, Max and Alan; sister of Louis (Reva Belle) Kramer; also survived by loving nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 10:30 AM.
SHIVA: Shiva is tentatively set for Friday, Saturday Evening, and Sunday at Marla & Ed Robinson´s home. We will send out additional information when it becomes available.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of the donor´s choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 27, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Eve-Lyn Fertig has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FERTIG - Eve-Lyn April 25, 2015- Wife of the late Norman Fertig. Mother of Dr. Terri Eisler of Aiken, SC and the late Dr. Lance Alden Fertig. Grandmother of Danielle (Scott) Eisler-Mooney, Sarah and Rachel Fertig. Daughter of the late Daniel and Sayde Cohen.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Getzville, NY Wednesday at 2:00PM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: There is no Shiva planned.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Congregation Shir Shalom. Family guest book at amherstmemorialchapel.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 20, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Alfred Lederman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LEDERMAN - Alfred, D.D.S. - April 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Geraldine Lederman; loving father of Jan (Tom) Ruderman of Avon, CT and Rob (Kathi) Lederman; devoted grandfather of Matthew (Betsy) and Alyssa Ruderman and Joli and Mari Lederman.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be privately held.
The family will be receiving friends Tuesday, April 21st, 4-7 PM at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst 14051.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Good Days and Special Times, 6705 Transit Rd., Depew, NY 14043. Please share condolences at www.mesnekoff.com.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 30, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Isadore Snitzer has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SNITZER - Isadore March 28, 2015, husband of Clarice W. Snitzer (nee Brown) and the late Betty (nee Ginsberg) Snitzer; father of Robert (Judith) Snitzer, Dr. Elaine (Stan) Better, Dr. Joel (Suzanne) Snitzer and Dr. Jack (Danielle) Snitzer, Max Willig and Gail (Richard Radice) Willig-Smith; grandfather of 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother of the late Mildred (Jack) Caprow and PFC Samuel A. Snitzer; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Friday at 10:00 AM. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA: There will be no Shiva.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to Congregation Shir Shalom or the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 12, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Pamela Schunk has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SCHUNK - Pamela M. Of Amherst, entered into rest March 8, 2015. Devoted mother of Rianna (Aaron) Marohn and Jessica Hallowell (D.J. Filer); cherished grandmother of Zoe, Aubrey, MacKenzie, Isaac, Ezekiel and the late Makaila; loving daughter of Edward and Leida Schunk; dear sister of Edward (Judy), Diane (Tom), Marisa (Edwin) and Christopher (Tucker); also survived by relatives and many friends.
SERVICES: Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr. on Wednesday from 4-8 PM.
A funeral service will be held at the Chapel at CrossPoint, 500 CrossPoint Pkwy. on Thursday morning at 10 o´clock. Please assemble at church.
Interment White Chapel Memorial Park.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 15, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Dianne Hilfstein has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HILFSTEIN - Dianne February 15, 2015, beloved wife of the late Edward Hilfstein; devoted mother of Rochelle (Howard) Schapiro and Howard (Debra) Hilfstein; adoring grandmother of Benjamin (Ashley) Schapiro, Aliza (Hezi) Touaf, Daniel (Jessica) Schapiro, Edward and Adin Hilfstein, Alex and Brittany Swiderski; loving great-grandmother of Lotem and Lielle Touaf; sister of the late Irving Baer; also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 1:30 PM.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Holocaust Resource Center or Fisher Center for Alzheimer´s Research Foundation.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 9, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Dorothy Bronk has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BRONK - Dorothy Freedman, who along with her husband Theodore Bronk, was one of the founders of Temple Beth Am.
Dorothy Freedman Bronk passed away peacefully on December 9, 2014 in Palo Alto, CA at the age of 94. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, attended Case Institute of Technology, and graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor of science degree.
She met her husband-to-be, Theodore (Ted) Bronk, a pathologist, in 1939, while working in the clinical laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland. They had an extended separation when he left for military service in the Pacific, being totally out of contact for over three years while he was a POW in Japan. The couple married in 1949, moving first to Chicago, then settling in Amherst, NY.
Dorothy was a truly caring, actively engaged mother, and was extremely devoted to Ted to whom she was married for nearly 50 years. She was active in the Jewish communities of both Buffalo and Sanibel Island, FL, helping to establish two congregations (including Temple Beth Am in Amherst) and working with Jewish Federation and Hadassah.
Dorothy had an extensive professional career in clinical microbiology. In Chicago, she served as the Director of Laboratory at Michael Reese Hospital under Dr. Israel Davidsohn, a nationally-recognized authority in laboratory medicine. After raising her family, she returned to clinical practice, joining Ted at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY as the Chief of Microbiology, where they both worked until retiring in 1987.
Some years after Ted passed away, Dorothy moved to Palo Alto, enabling her to be closer to three of her four children, their families and several of her grandchildren. She was especially proud of the accomplishments of her grandkids.
She is survived by her children Peter (Susan Axe Bronk) of Newton, MA., Martin (Sallie DeGolia) of Woodside, CA., Joan (Richard Silberstein) of Monte Sereno, CA. and James (Suzanne Becker Bronk) of Napa, CA along with nine grandchildren.
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MEMORIALS: Donations in her memory may be made to the University at Buffalo School of Medicine or the Jewish Chaplaincy at Stanford University Hospital.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 2, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Anne Lippa has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LIPPA - Anne (nee Lazar) January 31, 2015, wife of the late Fred Lippa; mother of Barbara (Jack) Yellen, late Phyllis (Bernard) Goldman and Warren Lippa; sister of Dr. Louis (Marjorie) Lazar and the late Esther Rabin, Rose Giller and Julia Olanow; grandmother of Deborah and Shelly (Heidi) Yellen, Scott (Nancy) and Glenn Goldman and the late Mark Yellen; also survived by four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Monday at 1 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 29, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Sidney Stuchin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
STUCHIN - Sidney - Ashirah´s uncle, Sidney Stuchin, died on Wednesday. He had suffered from early onset dementia for many years and is now at peace. We are headed as a family to Long Island for the funeral and will be back on Sunday.
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January 28, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Paul Jacobson has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
JACOBSON - Paul January 27, 2015, husband for 62 years to Judith Jacobson; father of Deborah (Bruce) Korotkin and Gary (Lisa) Jacobson of Rosendale, NY; devoted grandfather of Elissa, Jonathan and Sam.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 PM, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, 14221, with a Masonic service under the auspice of Perseverance Suburban Lodge #948 at 12:45 PM.
Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=paul-jacobson&pid=173991837&fhid=7520#sthash.aicWVD5U.dpuf
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Thursday and Saturday, 7-9 PM at Debbie and Bruce Korotkin´s residence.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Foundation of WNY or the Buffalo Zoo.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 21, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Sherwin S. "Bud" Miller has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MILLER - Sherwin S. "Bud" of Jamestown, January 18, 2015, age 85. Beloved husband of Linda Miller. Loving father of Steven (Allyson) Miller, Amy (John) O'Donnell, Judith (late Joseph) Healy and Marjorie Quartley. Also survived by his sister Tillie (late Richard) Lazerson and her children. Grandfather of Oliver and Justine Miller, Sara, Jeffrey, Michael and Jennifer O'Donnell, Rebecca Healy, and Emily and Joshua Quartley.
Bud was a Korean War Veteran and a Pharmacist at Varsity Drug Store in Buffalo and Rite Aid Pharmacy in Jamestown.
SERVICES: Arrangements by Lind Funeral Home, Jamestown
SHIVA: Shiva at the home of Amy and John O'Donnell, 4-8 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, service at 4 PM Wednesday, 7 PM on Thursday.
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January 3, 2015
We are sorry to inform you that Ralph Levinson has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LEVINSON - Ralph W. - Star of David Emblem - January 2, 2015 - Beloved husband of Ruth Levinson. Devoted father of Amy (David) Brener, Robin (James) Levine and Joyce (Nelson) Migdal. Loving grandfather of Michelle and Ilana Brener; Ari, Maya and Eliana Levine; Talia and Corey Migdal. Brother of Lionel (Rosalie) Levinson of Israel.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Monday at 12:00 noon. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: Shiva will be observed, Monday only, at the home of Howard and Andrea Faden.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to Misler Center 1801 E. Jefferson St. Rockville, MD 20852 301-468-1740 or Jewish Social Service Agency JSSA - Hospice 200 Wood Hill Building Rockville, MD 20850.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 29, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Bernice Cohen has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
COHEN - Bernice. We are saddened to share the loss of David Cohen´s mother, Bernice "Bunny" Cohen.
SERVICES: Funeral arrangements were made privately.
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December 14, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Lee Cowan has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
Cowan - Lee.
SERVICES: Funeral will take place out of town.
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December 11, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Diane (Winkelstein) Pontikos has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PONTIKOS - Diane (nee Winkelstein) December 9, 2014, mother of Aaron, Alex (Lauren) and Asher Pontikos; daughter of Jeanne (late Dr. Norman) Winkelstein; sister of Michel (Susan) Winkelstein and Dr. Abraham Winkelstein; aunt of Max Winkelstein.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Friday, 10 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Saturday 5-8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at Jay and Rebecca Mesnekoff´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or the Buffalo Animal Shelter.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 10, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Jay Frey has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FREY - Jay E. December 7, 2014, loving son of the late Max and Jean (nee Tarner) Frey; devoted brother of Linda (late Arthur) Remson; uncle of Andrew (Maggie Lesley) and the late Evan Remson; also survived by many loving relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Wednesday at 10:00 AM.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to ALS Association or a charity of your choice .
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
November 22, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Phyllis Barish (nee Brockman) has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BARISH - Phyllis, Nov 22, 2014.
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November 19, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Edith Froehlich has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FROEHLICH - Edith- November 18, 2014- Beloved wife of the late Walter Froehlich. Devoted mother of William J. (Jane) Froehlich, Carol J. (Michael Mogerman) Froehlich and Dr. John A. (Susan) Froehlich. Loving grandmother of Benjamin Arthur Froehlich, Allison Julia Froehlich, Diana Elise Froehlich, Caroline Leigh Froehlich and Jacob Froehlich Mogerman.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Friday at 1:00PM.
SHIVA: Shiva will be at Canterbury Woods (705 Renaissance Dr, Williamsville, NY 14221). Shiva will be taking place Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 7-9 PM with a prayer service at 7:00.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers donations to Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo.
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November 6, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Mildred Ziller has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ZILLER - Mildred (nee Tarlow) -Star of David Emblem- November 4, 2014- wife of the late Isidore Ziller. Mother of Arthur (Linda Marsh) Ziller, Miriam (Stanley) Shainbrown and Shira (Robert) Goldberg. Grandmother of Ian (Ilyse) Shainbrown, Lee (Danielle) Shainbrown, Noa (Jon) Grant, Benjamin (Kate) Ziller, Elana (Seth) Schrank, Lucas (Kaitlin) Ziller, Ari Goldberg, and great grandmother of Sam, Max, Jake and Jack Shainbrown. Sister of the late Sylvia Lazarus and Lila Reiter.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Thursday, Nov. 6th at 1:00pm.
SHIVA: Thursday and Friday at Miriam & Stanley´s Residence
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Doctors Without Borders or Play and Learn School Scholarship Fund c/o Temple Beth Zion.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Joshua Rudin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
RUDIN - Joshua - November 6, 2014 - Beloved husband of the late Helene (Engel) Rudin. Dear father of Marsha Isaacs and the late Louis Michael Rudin. Brother of the late Harry Rudin and Eva Trachtman. Uncle of Esther (late Eugene) Trachtman and Louis (Betty) Trachtman. Companion of Roslyn Maren.
SERVICES: Graveside service will be held at the Holy order of the Living Cemetery (Pine Ridge Rd) Friday at 1:00PM.
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MEMORIALS: Those wishing may make donations to a charity of their choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
November 4, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Frederick A. Nitka has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
NITKA - Frederick A., passed away in Arizona. Father to Jennifer (Jay Perri), grandfather to Jack and Dahlia Perri.
SERVICES:
SHIVA: Shiva will be on Wednesday Nov 12th at Jen Perri's in-laws´ house.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
November 1, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Benny Wiseman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WISEMAN - Benny October 31, 2014, husband of the late Thelma "Tybe" Wiseman; companion of Cookie Klein; father of Steven (Ronna) Wiseman, Howard (Karen) Wiseman and Ruth (Randy) Spivack; brother of the late Morris "Chickie" Wiseman and Fran "Fannie" Bogom; grandfather of David (Kelly), Rebecca (Greg), Leah, Naomi, Mitchell and Daniel; great-grandfather of John David Wiseman.
Ben was a WW-II veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and the former Temple Beth El. He was a volunteer at Weinberg Campus and for Meals on Wheels.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Sunday, 2 PM, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Sunday-Wednesday 7-9 PM at Steven and Ronna´s residence.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 31, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Anita Kohn has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KOHN - Anita, October 29, 2014.
SERVICES:
SHIVA: A shiva will take place this Saturday night between 7-9, with a 7:30 service.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Anita Bernstein Lanard has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
Berstein Lanard - Anita, October 28, 2014. David Safir´s aunt, Anita Bernstein Lanard, passed away in Boca Raton, FL on Tuesday evening.
Her late husband was Raymond Bernstein and she was the sister of the late Bud Safir. Anita was 94 years old and she was a founding member of Temple Beth Am.
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October 28, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Rena (Rubenstein) MARGULIS has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MARGULIS - Rena (nee Rubenstein) October 25, 2014, age 97, beloved wife of the late Jonah Margulis; mother of Nancy (Charles) Martina and Emily (Wayne) Eisenbaum; sister of the late Lewis and Frances Rubenstein; grandmother of Andrew, Maxwell, Hannah, Yosseline and Wilsson.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service is confirmed for Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 5:30pm at Congregation Shir Shalom.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Tuesday and Thursday only from 7-9 PM with a Prayer Service Tuesday 8 PM at Emily and Wayne°´s residence.
MEMORIALS:Memorials may be made to The Albright Knox Art Gallery.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 30, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Warren Cavior has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
CAVIOR - Warren Joseph, much loved husband, father and brother, died on October 13, 2014 in Ossining, NY, at age 85. Born in Boston and raised in Brookline, MA. Moved to New York City in the 1950s, where he was an editor at Forbes magazine and then a businessman and public relations executive. Formed his own public relations firm in the 1980s, which he ran until retirement in 2003. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Mariko Sanjo, daughter Mayu, son Samuel, grandsons Joel and Jacob, and brother Stephen. His keen mind and counsel will be profoundly missed by family and friends. For information: scavior@gmail.com.
SERVICES: A graveside ceremony was held in Randolph, MA, where he joins his father Joel, mother Shirley, and brother Jay.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Harvard College Fund or the UJA.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 29, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Lee Wellman Trow, mother of Clark (Kim) Trow, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
TROW - Lee Wellman. Lee Wellman Trow died in her sleep September, 25, 2014, age 90, at Homestead Village, Lancaster, PA. The daughter of Howard and Charlotte Wellman, Lee was born and grew up in Buffalo, NY. She attended Bethany College and the University of Michigan, from which she graduated with a BS in Physical Education. She taught at Mt. Clemens (MI) High School and did her graduate study at the University of Michigan in Political Science. She and Don were married in 1948 and lived in Mt. Clemens, Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh, and Hamden, CT before moving to Binghamton, NY in 1960 where Don became Professor of Sociology at Harpur College, now Binghamton University. Lee was an outdoor enthusiast: camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, cross-country skiing, bicycling, and horseback riding. She hiked in England, the Austrian Alps, and New Zealand and bicycled in Greece, Crete, England, Ireland, and Nova Scotia, as well as both around Binghamton. She climbed all 46 Adirondack peaks over 4,000 feet and all 36 Catskill peaks over 3,500 feet, the latter in winter on snowshoes. She canoed extensively on Adirondack lakes and streams and did the Big Bend stretch of the Rio Grande and a section of the Green River. She was active in Girl Scouts as a leader, trainer, and Board member of Indian Hills Girl Scout Council. She did volunteer work for and was employed at Planned Parenthood and the Susquehanna School, and for 25 years delivered meals for Meals-on-Wheels. She was a member of Binghamton Lyceum, various choral groups, and of Binghamton University Women, from which she was named Woman of Achievement by the Status of Women Council in 1995. In 2008, she and Don moved to Lancaster, PA. She leaves many dear friends, including those in the hiking and reading groups to which she belonged. She is survived by her husband, Donald B. Trow, and by their children: son, Stephen C. Trow, his long-time partner, Robin Kessler, and his children, Jennie and Kevin; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Kirk Liddell and their children, Dr. Jennifer (and husband, Dr. Daniel) Kaminstein, Devon, James (and wife, Heather) and Tim; son and daughter-in-law, W. Clark and Kim Trow and their daughter, Leah; and by great-grandsons, Noah, Liam, and Asher Kaminstein.
SERVICES: Funeral and interment arrangements will be private. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.KASnyderfuneralhome.com.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Gloria Atlas, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ATLAS - Gloria September 27, 2014, beloved wife of Irving Atlas; devoted mother of Craig (Karen), Randy (Mary Kay) and Keith (Debbie) Atlas; loving grandmother of Doug (Ashlee) McLaughlin, Kari (Justin) George, Sofia Atlas; great-grandmother of Lucas Gray McLaughlin; sister of the late Joseph (Honey) Snitzer, Clara (Walter) Leffler and Harry Snitzer; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4600 Sheridan Dr., Tuesday at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Family guest book at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
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MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria´s memory to Meals on Wheels, Camp Good Days and Special Times or the charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 28, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Marie Maulucci, mother of Marina (Mark) Finkelstein, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MAULUCCI - Marie (nee Cavalieri) September 27, 2014, age 82, beloved wife of the late Giosue "Jerry" Maulucci; loving mother of Lewis Maulucci, Joseph (Luke Hays) Maulucci, Dr. Marina (Dr. Mark Finkelstein) Maulucci and Rosanne (Edward) Stapleton; cherished grandmother of Marina and Cameron Stapleton, Joshua and Leah Finkelstein; caring sister of Pat (late Pauline) Cavalieri, Connie (late Nick) Pierro and Vito (Millie) Cavalieri; adored niece of Michael (Mary) Sansano; caring sister-in-law of Filomena (late Paul) Schiavone and the late John (late Mary) and the late Vincenzo (Ida) Maulucci; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: The family will be present Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Road). A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from St. Gregory the Great Church at 10:30 AM. Friends invited. Fr. Sebastian Pierro, nephew, officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Pauline Rosokoff has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ROSOKOFF - Pauline Rosokoff passed away on Friday, 9/26 at the age of 101. She was the mother of CSS congregant Leonard Rosokoff (wife Phyllis), the grandmother of CSS congregant Jessica Topper (husband Jonathan) and former CSS congregant/board member Lizbeth Rothschild Nye (husband John) and the great-grandmother of Samantha Rothschild, Drew Nye and Millie Topper.
SERVICES: The funeral will be held tomorrow, Sunday 9/28 at 1:30 pm at Amherst Memorial Chapel.
SHIVA: Family will be observing a period of mourning Sunday and Monday at the home of Leonard and Phyllis Rosokoff.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 18, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Irving David Propper has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PROPPER - Irving David; He is survived by his wife, Iris Propper, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be at Congregation Shir Shalom at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 19th.
SHIVA: There will be no formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 9, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Harlan Abbey has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ABBEY - Harlan C. September 8, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Gretel Abbey; dear friend of Lenore Levy; loving father of Jeffrey (Laurie) of Chapel Hill, NC and Dr. Steven (Dr. Rochelle) Abbey of Australia and Heidi (Daryl) Helfman; brother of the late Barbara Braunstein; devoted grandfather of Julia and Adam Helfman, Greta, Sadie, Max, Lucy, Talia, Lillia and Ella Abbey.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday 1:30 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Thursday 7-9 PM, Friday 2-4 PM and Saturday 7-9 PM at Harlan°s former residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 8, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Robert Klein has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KLEIN - Robert September 4, 2014; beloved husband of Theresa Klein; devoted father of Thomas Klein, Jennifer Klein, Patricia Shelley and the late Robert Kertesz; loving grandfather of Elliot and Rayne Klein, Noah Shelley and Miklos Kertesz.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Sunday at 11:30 AM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: Shiva will be Monday and Tuesday 4-7.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the American Cancer Society.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 26, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Roaine Balsom has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BALSOM - Roaine, August 22, 2014
SERVICES: Funeral Services were held at the Amherst Memorial Chapel Sunday at 1:00 PM.
SHIVA: The family will be observing a period of mourning at the home of Jeffrey and Denise Balsom.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers donations to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 22, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Mildred Gordon Haniford has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HANIFORD - Mildred Gordon: August 16, 2014. Wife of the late Nathan Gordon and Jack Haniford; mother of Sandra Stoltz and Richard (Kathryn) Gordon and Charles (Inge) Haniford; grandmother of Sabina (Aaron) Thorton, Paul (Ronda) Stoltz, Julia (Aaron) Singer and Rachel (Jeremy) Brown and Leif Haniford. 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late Lillian Weiner and Harold Hirsch.
SERVICES: A memorial service was already held at Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave.
SHIVA: There is no formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to Temple Beth Zion or the Jack & Mildred Haniford Fund c/o Jewish Philanthropies.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 11, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Dan Epter has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
EPTER - Dan, August 10, 2014. More info here
SERVICES: There is a Memorial Service on Wednesday at 11:30am at Congregation Shir Shalom.
SHIVA: There is no formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 7, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Paula Ashkin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ASHKIN - Paula (nee Toppall) August 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Albert L. Ashkin; devoted mother of Janis Ashkin; devoted sister of the late Philip Toppall and Louis Toppall; loving aunt of Debby, Donna, Diane, Larry and Harold.
SERVICES: Graveside services from White Chapel Memorial Park Thursday at 11:00 AM. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC.
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MEMORIALS: Donations in Paula´s memory to Senior Services North Fulton, 3060 Royal Blvd. S., Suite 130, Alpharetta, GA 30022
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
August 5, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Richard Larke, father of Cantor Sharon Colbert, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LARKE - Richard, passed away on 8/3/14, father of Cantor Sharon Colbert. He was 92 years old.
SERVICES: The funeral is on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
SHIVA: There will be Shiva on Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Congregation Shir Shalom with a Minyan Service at 4:30pm.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Sheldon Kurtzman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KURTZMAN - Sheldon August 4, 2014, beloved husband of Virginia and the late Lois Kurtzman; father of Elaine (Richard) Werner and Alan (Janelle) Kurtzman; stepfather of Andrew and Leigh Mauer; grandfather of Laura (Ted) Schermer, Vanessa And Jordan Kurtzman.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10 AM at Temple Beth Tzedek, 621 Getzville Rd., Amherst 14226.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Wednesday and Thursday 6-8 PM at the Werner Residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 31, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Harold Louis Wise has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WISE - Harold Louis Age 96 of St. Louis Park passed away July 25, 2014.
Loving husband, father and grandfather, Harold is preceded in death by wives, Ethel Burdman Wise and Madeline Wise; daughter, Meredith Hampton. Survived by daughter, Serene Piercy; son, Michael (Rhonda) Wise; grandchildren, Jennifer Wilson, Shaynah Hampton, Dr. Eric Wise, Daniel Wise; sister, Rae Adreon.
SERVICES: Graveside service MONDAY, 11:00AM, ADATH CHESED SHEL EMES CEMETERY, 38th and Winnetka, New Hope.
SHIVA: The family sat shiva in Minneapolis and will not be sitting here.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The Honeymoon Israel Foundation, c/o The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, 2640 N. Forest Rd., Getzville, NY 14068, or to the donor´s favorite charity.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Sally Kleeberg has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KLEEBERG - Sally (nee Eber) July 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Kleeberg; loving mother of Dan (Lisa) Kleeberg and Lisa (Mark) Stein; sister of Lester (Ellen) Eber and the late Mildred Boslov; devoted grandmother of Adam (Stephanie) and Justin Kleeberg, Erica and Ben Stein and the late Matthew Stein.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Families of SMA c/o Matthew Stein Memorial Fund, 925 Bussie Rd., Elks Grove Village, IL 60007, curesma.org or memorial gifts to Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, 125 S. 9th St., Suite 70, Philadelphia, PA 19107, attn: Dr. Doria, Liver Transplant Research Fund.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Sophie Gastel has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GASTEL - Sophie B. July 29, 2014, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gastel; dear mother of Barbara of Bryan, TX, David of Circleville, OH, and Joyce Michel of Hopkinton, MA; loving grandmother of four grandchildren; sister of Felice Harris and Richard Bergman.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at Amherst Memorial Chapel, Inc., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 10:00 AM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: Friday from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at Comfort Inn University, 1 Flint Road, Amherst, NY.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to the charity of their choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 8, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Dorris Ellen Applebaum has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
APPLEBAUM - Dorris Ellen, sister of Arthur (Gail) Ackerhalt died suddenly on Sunday.
SERVICES: The funeral is out of town.
SHIVA: The Shiva minyan will be at the Ackerhalt residence on Saturday at 7 PM, and Sunday night at 8 PM.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 7, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Stanley Corris has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
CORRIS - Stanley B. July 7, 2014, beloved husband of Rella (Glaser) Corris; father of Bruce Allen Corris and Nancy (Anthony) Nori of McKinney, TX; grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Shawn and Robert Nori; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, 2 PM, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville 14221
SHIVA: Shiva will be observed Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Bruce Corris´ residence.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 11, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Martin Haubenstock has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
Haubenstock - Martin, passed away on Sunday and the Zappias will be in New Jersey.
SERVICES: Funeral was out of town.
SHIVA: Shiva will be at their home on Saturday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Irving Jacobs has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
JACOBS - Irving, past president of Temple Beth Am, passed away Monday afternoon in Boynton Beach, FL. He was Sharon and Steven Jacobs´ uncle.
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MEMORIALS: Donations to be made to president fund at Congregation Shir Shalom and hospice of Palm Beach county.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Bernice Baker has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BAKER - Bernice June 7, 2014, wife of the late Joseph Baker; mother of Jeffrey (Julie Grimes) Baker of Albuquerque, NM and Arona Baker; sister of the late Robert Eisner; grandmother of Vanessa (Eric) Bernstein and Matthew G. Baker.
Bernice was a founding member of Temple Beth Am, which is currently Congregation Shir Shalom and a former President of The Women´s Division of The Amherst Symphony.
SERVICES: Graveside Services will be held Monday 11 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please assemble at the Delaware and Delevan Gate.
SHIVA: No formal Shiva is planned.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 28, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Congregation Shir Shalom member Amy Lyons´ mother has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
Gische - Blanche, mother of Amy(Jeffrey) Lyons passed away on Sunday, May 25th at 8:00am.
SERVICES: The funeral was in New York.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 26, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Berti Arywitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ARYWITZ - Berti (nee Strauss) May 24, 2014, wife of Gerald; mother of Eileen (Mark) Yodanis, Jeffrey (Lisa) and the late Diane Arywitz; sister of George (Mary) Strauss; grandmother of Adam, Alison and Jacob Arywitz.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Buffalo Zoo or Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Jerry Raiken has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
RAIKEN - Jerry May 25, 2014, husband of Gilda (Bachner); father of Miriam (Roger Kolb) Raiken-Kolb, Deborah Raiken (Charles Korn), Hannah (Robert) Raiken-Schulman; brother of the late Morris Raiken; grandfather of Gwen Kolb, Elana and Ariella Korn and Anya Schulman.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 25, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Alisa Kerman, the daughter of Rabbi Daniel Kerman, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KERMAN - Alisa, April 25, 2014, the daughter of Rabbi Daniel Kerman, of blessed memory.Alisa´s mother, Mildred, resides in Williamsville. She also was survived by her sister, Sharon Kerman of Paris, France and brother, Jonathan (Amy) of Maryland.
SERVICES: There will be a Memorial Service for Alisa Kerman on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:00pm at Lafayette Presbyterian Church, 875 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222.
SHIVA:
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 22, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Rabbi Joseph Herzog has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HERZOG - Rabbi Joseph, April 22, 2014, the long standing rabbi of Temple Sinai, passed away today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter Rachel, and two grandchildren.
The family has requested no phone calls for the time being, but our office is collecting remembrances to send to them by mail.
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May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 13, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Howard Yood has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
YOOD - Howard, April 13, 2014.
SERVICES: The funeral will take place at the Mesnekoff Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 14.
SHIVA: There will be no formal Shiva, but Candace will be receiving friends Monday after internment through Thursday at her home.
MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to Jacquie Hirsch for A.L.L. Foundation, 1641 N. French Road, Getzville, NY, 14068.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 10, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Harriett A. Kantrowitz has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KANTROWITZ - Harriett A., April 7, 2014. Read notice.
SERVICES: Funeral will be held on Friday at noon at Franklin Street Cemetery in Elmyra, NY.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon at Barry and Gloria´s home.
MEMORIALS:Memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 18, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Janet Hoffman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HOFFMAN - Janet (nee Cohen) February 28, 2014, beloved wife of the late Meyer "Mike" Hoffman; devoted mother of Dr. David Hoffman, Jill Jacobs, Barbara Freda and Bonnie (Michael) Morrisey; loving grandmother of Michael (Evan) Jacobs, Russell and Matthew Freda, Jeffrey and Emily Morrisey and great-grandmother of Jonah, Eli and Samantha; dear sister of Elaine (Fred) Bock and the late Shirley (Brownie) Bronstein; also survived by three nieces.
SERVICES: Private funeral services were held.
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MEMORIALS: Donations may be made in her memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 14, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Samuel BLOCK has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BLOCK - Dr. Samuel March 10, 2014, beloved husband of Lois Block; loving father of Jennifer Block of Princeton, NJ and David (Jackie) Block; brother of the late William and Marvin Block; devoted grandfather of Hannah and Elise Block.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday 12 Noon at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd, E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Thursday 7-9 PM at Dave and Jackie´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Foundation of WNY and Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 10, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Frances Okun has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
OKUN - Frances R. (nee Pearson) March 8, 2014, beloved wife of the late Philip Okun; devoted mother of Deborah (Gregory Long) Okun, Ellen (David) Chiazza and Michael Okun; loving grandmother of Matthew (Julie), Eric Chiazza, Tyler and Ryan Okun; dear sister of Esther Okun, Sylvia Strauss and the late Ada Kleiman.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Tuesday at 10:00 AM.
SHIVA: Shiva will be Tuesday & Wednesday starting at 2:00PM both days.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 17, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Faye AXLEROD has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
AXLEROD - Faye, February 14, 2014, age 99, beloved wife of the late Samuel Axlerod; loving mother of Joyce (Melvyn) Meyerson of Scarsdale, NY and Harvey (Rhoda) Axlerod; sister of the late Harold and Jack Pohl and Marion Stefan; grandmother of Glenn Meyerson, Craig (Tracy) Meyerson and Joshua Axlerod; great-grandmother of Jake, Max, Luke and Grant Meyerson.
SERVICES: Graveside Services will be held Monday at 1 PM at Elmwlawn Cemetery. Please meet at Brighton Road Entrance.
SHIVA: There will be no formal Shiva.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 14, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Margaret Moscato has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MOSCATO - Margaret, February 14, 2012, Mother of Tom (Carolyn) Moscato, Grandmother of Sharon (Sean) Peck.
SERVICES: Funeral to be next week and will be announced later.
SHIVA: Shiva this Saturday at 7:00 PM at the Moscato residence.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 13, 2014
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Linda Brodsky has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BRODSKY - Linda, February 13, 2013.
SERVICES: Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 14th at Temple Beth Tzedek located at 621 Getzville Road.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
Dec 31, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Mirel Puius has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PUIUS - Mirel, Dec 30, 2013.
SERVICES: The funeral will be 1 pm on Thursday at Mesnekoff funeral home, with a meal of consolation at Shir Shalom after the internment.
SHIVA: Shiva will be Thursday night, Saturday Night and Sunday Night between 7-9, with a Shiva service at 7:30 pm at the Puius residence.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 12, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Donald Silverberg, father of Brett Silverberg, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SILVERBERG - Donald M. December 6, 2013, beloved husband of Lee Ann Silverberg; loving father of Brett (Sheryl), Janet (Foster) Silverberg Dale and Karen (James) Sullivan; brother of Dr. Philip (Jane) Silverberg; grandfather of Scott and Rachel Silverberg, Jonathan and Alexander Dale and Parker Sullivan.
SERVICES: Funeral Services were held on Monday, December 9, 2013, at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME with a Masonic Service under the auspice of Perseverance Suburban Lodge #948 at 1:45 PM at 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to The Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Andrew J. Gafter, son of Estelle Gafter, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GAFTER - Andrew J. December 9, 2013, devoted son of Estelle and the late Benjamin Gafter; loving brother of Neal (Ricki Lee) and Glen Gafter; dear uncle of Sarah and Hannah Gafter.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Thursday at 1:00PM.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Andy´s memory to Congregation Shir Shalom or the Parkison´s Disease Foundation.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 8, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Russell J. Nisengard has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
NISENGARD - Russell J., D.D.S./PhD December 5, 2013, beloved husband of Elaine Rubenstein Nisengard; beloved father of Jennifer (Carter) Payne and Michael (Sharon) Nisengard; loving grandfather of Hannah and Jonah Nisengard and Emme Rose Payne; stepbrother of Iris (Joel) Yohai; predeceased by his first wife Paula, his father Henry, his mother Vera and his stepmother Esther Nisengard; also survived by many cousins and friends.
Russell was a Professor for 40 years and Associate Dean for 17 years at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave, Sunday at 2 PM. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Russell´s memory to American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 21, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Arlene Millman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MILLMAN - Arlene Millman (nee Feinman) passed away peacefully in the evening of October 15, 2013. She was born on April 29, 1937 in Hunts Point Hospital in the Bronx, NY.
She was a registered nurse with degrees from Phoenix College, Northern Arizona University with an equivalent Masters Degree from ASU. She worked in the operating room at three hospitals before working for the state inspecting nursing homes.
She leaves her husband Jack, children Fern Lee (husband Cliff and daughter Ariel), Steven (wife Michele and children Hershel, Jeremy and Leah) and Michael (wife Nancy and children Sydney and Jacob).
SERVICES: Interment will be in the Har Zion portion of the Green Acres cemetery at Hayden on Friday at 11:00 AM.
SHIVA: Shiva will be at the Millman home next Wednesday and Thursday from 7-9 pm with Minyon (prayer service) at 7:30 each night.
MEMORIALS: Any contributions in her name should be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 in honor of the nurses and doctor of the Northeast Office who helped her in her last days. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 4, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Esther Bates has passed away. We send prayers and comfort to the family.
BATES - Esther, October 3, 2013.
SERVICES: The funeral will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday at Congregation Shir Shalom. The burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Park, located at 3210 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228. A luncheon will follow at Congregation Shir Shalom.
SHIVA: Shivah will on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00pm, with a Service at 7:30pm at Weinberg Campus, The Meadows Second Floor Lounge.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 25, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Susan Goldhirsch has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GOLDHIRSCH - Susan; CSS member Kim Goldhirsch´s mother, Susan Goldhirsch, passed away on Monday.
SERVICES: The funeral was out of town.
SHIVA: Kim and her family will be returning to Buffalo this weekend and holding shiva at her house on Saturday night 7-9 PM with an 8 PM service, Sunday afternoon between 2-4 and Sunday night 7-9 PM with an 8 PM service.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 23, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Freda Berger has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BERGER - Freda, July 22, 2013, mother of Michael Berger, passed away on Monday night about 7:30 PM.
SERVICES: Funeral will be in Rochester, graveside.
SHIVA: The family will be receiving guests on Wednesday, July 24th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, with a minyan service at 6:30pm and Thursday, July 25th from 7:30pm to 9:00pm, with a minyan service at 7:30pm.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Susan Pezzino (sister of Michael (Laura) Teplitsky) has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PEZZINO - Susan L. (nee Teplitsky) July 20, 2013, age 64, beloved wife of Thomas Pezzino; devoted mother of Melissa A. and Nicholas A. (Heather) Pezzino; loving grandmother of Adam and Tyler; dearest sister of Ronald (Karen), Richard (Wendy) and Michael (Laura) Teplitsky; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: The family will be present on Monday from 4-8 PM at the (Tonawanda Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2600 Sheridan Dr. (at Parker Blvd.) where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1 PM. Friends invited.
SHIVA: There will be no shiva.
MEMORIALS: Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorials may be made in Mrs. Pezzino´s name to the Buffalo City Mission or the Food Bank of W.N.Y.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 15, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Julian Sugarman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SUGARMAN - Julian J. July 14, 2013, beloved husband of Sonia Sugarman; devoted father of Todd (Pam) Sugarman and Andrea (Chris) Paprocki; loving grandfather of Samantha, Rachel and Courtney Sugarman, Steven (Estelle) and Jordon Paprocki; great-grandfather of Noah Sugarman, Sara Olivyah Paprocki and Juliana Layla Paprocki.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4600 Sheridan Dr., Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14228, followed by a Shiva Luncheon at the Westwood Country Club, 772 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY 14221.
SHIVA: Shiva for Julian Sugarman will be at Todd and Pam Sugarman´s home from 7:00 to 9:00pm on Tuesday. There will be a service at 7:30pm.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to The Muscular Dystrophy Assoc., 5500 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221 or The Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., 331 Alberta Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 or Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 30, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Sally Safir has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SAFIR - Sally July 7, 2013, wife of the late Julian "Bud" Safir; mother of Jill (Ira) Gansler of Baltimore, MD and David (Diane) Safir; sister of Alan (Marsha) Grass; beloved grandmother of Michael (Anna), Katie, Jonathan and Alison; great-grandmother of Ava.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 11 AM at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Tuesday following the interment through 9 PM at David and Diane´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom, c/o The Julian R. Safir Memorial Fund.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 1, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Maryn Sandberg has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SANDBERG - Maryn passed away on June 12, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was 89 years old. Her burial was on June 14, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Sandberg, her husband, Dr. Avery Sandberg, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ; Jan´s three sisters - Diana Nashban (formerly Diana Young, past Beth Am member) of Scottsdale, AZ ; Rabbi Ruth Sandberg (Jack Ringlestein) of Ambler, PA; and Nina Rosner (Larry) of S. Euclid, OH; and grandchildren Devorah Young, Yonah Ringlestein, Ben Rosner (Batya), and Sharon Rosner.
SERVICES:
SHIVA: A Sheloshim Shiva will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with a service at 7:30pm at the home of Jan Sandberg.
MEMORIALS: Donations in her memory can be made to: American Friends of Magen David Adom
, 352 Seventh Avenue, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001 or Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 24, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Marshall A. WEINSTEIN has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WEINSTEIN - Marshall A. Suddenly on June 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Elaine (Bush); loving father of Scott (Nichole) and Peter (Lori) Weinstein; brother of Jerre Krieger and Carol Moanfeldt; devoted grandfather of Sara, Marley, Jordan, Jacob, Nate, Ayden, Gavin and Payton.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held Monday 11 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Monday 7-9, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Elaine´s residence.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute or Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 12, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Mark Noznisky has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
NOZNISKY - Mark June 8, 2013, beloved husband of Sarah "Sally" Noznisky; stepfather of Rose Anderson; grandfather of Sherry Stefaniak; brother of Samuel (Faye) and Gerald (Lorraine) Noznisky; also survived by nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral Service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Monday at 2:00 PM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: Mark´s wife, Sally, and the rest of the family will be observing Shiva at her house on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Mark´s memory to Hospice Foundation of WNY, Roswell Park Alliance or Congregation Shir Shalom. Family guest book available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 17, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Anna Tetewsky has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
TETEWSKY - Anna, sister-in-law to Gloria Tetewsky, aunt of Sheldon Tetewsky, passed away Thursday.
SERVICES: Funeral will be held Sunday, 11 AM at the Lester H. Wedekindt Funeral Home, 3290 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, 14217.
SHIVA: Family will be observing a period of mourning at Gloria´s apartment at Weinberg Campus #226 Forest Creek: Sunday and Monday, service at 7:30 PM.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 18, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that David Krutchick has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KRUTCHICK - David April 15, 2013, beloved husband of the late Ida Krutchick; devoted father of Debra (Jack) Shattuck, Warren (Deborah) Krutchick D.D.S., Karen Krutchick, M.D. and Elaine (Sydney) Gilman; loving grandfather of Joshua Shattuck, Abigail, Tyler and Hillary Krutchick, Ariel and Stacy Fredrick, Rachel and Michelle Gilman; great-grandfather of Austyn Shattuck; brother of Dorothy Ragovin, Beverly Bob and the late Ruth "Tootsie" Logvin; special uncle of Barbara (Alan) Applebaum and Carl (Linda) Snitzer.
SERVICES: Graveside services will be held at Temple Beth El Cemetery (Carol Dr. Entrance) Thursday at 2:00 pm. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA: Family will be observing a period of mourning at David´s home Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Tzedek, Hospice-Buffalo, Inc. , or the S.P.C.A.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 16, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Nathan Foigelman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FOIGELMAN - Nathan. Rolaine Foigelman'´s son, Nathan passed away on Monday.
SERVICES: Funeral is through Amherst Memorial Chapel on Wednesday at 1:30 PM.
SHIVA: There will be no formal shiva.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 15, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Arlyn Shapiro has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SHAPIRO - Arlyn H. April 11, 2013, beloved wife of the late Harold Shapiro; devoted mother of Marc (Kelly) and Gary (Tracy) Shapiro; loving grandmother of Jennifer (Jeff) Perfect, Robert, Veronica, Jaclyn, Tori, Haley and Yve Shapiro; great-grandmother of Alexandrea and Madisyn; sister of the late Ralphina (Raymond) Ternoff; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Arlyn was a proud naval veteran of WW II.
SERVICES: Funeral services were held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 9:30 am.
SHIVA: There will be no shiva. The family will receive visitors immediately following the service at Tracy´s house.
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations to a charity of their choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 21, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Edgar "Ed" LYONS has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LYONS - Edgar "Ed" March 19, 2013, beloved husband of the late Jean Lyons; dear father of Jeffrey (Amy) Lyons, Barry (Fay) and Andrew (Mary) Lyons; grandfather of Jennifer, Adam and Barbra Lyons; brother of the late Betty Geller.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 10 AM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: Shiva will be observed Sunday evening at Jeff and Amy´s home at 7:30 PM. (Shiva will be observed only one night as Pesach (Monday night) cancels any remaining Shiva days.)
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the American Heart Association or Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Lawrence Bloch has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BLOCH - Lawrence W. March 19, 2013, beloved husband of Steffi Bloch; devoted father of Honorable Lisa (Michael Rickert) Bloch Rodwin, Susan (Stephen Kay) Bloch and Andrea (William McPadden) Bloch; loving grandfather of David and Benjamin (fiancee Rozzie) Rodwin, Aaron, Jesse and Julian Kay, Jack and Michelle McPadden; brother of Edythe London.
SERVICES: Funeral service will be held at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Dr, Thursday at 3 PM. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA: Shiva will be on Thursday, March 21 (7-9pm with 7:30 Minyan) and Saturday, March 23 (7-9pm with 8:00 Minyan) and on Sunday, March 24 (7-9pm with 7:30 Minyan).
MEMORIALS:In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to Temple Beth El (350 Roxbury Rd., Stamford, CT), Congregation Shir Shalom or Hospice Foundation of WNY.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 4, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Shirley Braun, sister of Elinor Weiss, has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
BRAUN - Shirley, passed away while on a cruise on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
SERVICES: She will be buried at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, NY on Sunday, March 3, 10:30 am.
SHIVA: Elinor´s family will sit shiva at her home in East Amherst at 7 PM on Tuesday, March 5 and at 7 PM on Wednesday, March 6.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 18, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Robert Wisbaum has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
WISBAUM - Robert passed away early Friday morning in DelRay Florida. He is survived by his wife, Lucille and his four sons, Norman and his wife, Netty (Phoenix, AZ), Bruce and his wife, Marianne (Buffalo, NY), Keith and his wife, Gini (Laguna Beach, CA), and Steven and his wife, Suzanne (Charlotte, VT); seven grandchildren, Aimee (Craig), Ashley (Doug), Arielle, Kassi, Mandi, Isabelle and Gabe; as well as several cousins. He was predeceased by brother, Jerauld Wisbaum (survived by Sandy).
SERVICES: Graveside service will take place at Beth Israel Cemetery (on Military Road) on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at 9:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at the Niagara Falls Country Club, to commence at 10:30 AM.
SHIVA: Shiva services will take place at the Niagara Falls family residence on February 17th and 18th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County or to a charity of your choice.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 14, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Helen Glick has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GLICK - Helen (12/6/1917 - 2/11/2013), mother of Phil Glick (Drucy Borowitz), has passed away.
SERVICES:
SHIVA: Shiva is being observed on Monday, February 18th from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM with service at 7:30 PM
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 14, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Thelma Chazen has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
CHAZEN - Thelma January 10, 2013; beloved wife of the late Harvey "Buddyquot; Chazen; devoted mother of Carla (Ken Gawronski) Bimka and Jill (Larry) Schiff; loving grandmother of Jodi Galpin, Hallie and Jordan Schiff; great-grandmother of Hunter and Marnee Galpin; sister of the late Mary (Nate) Fridman and Abraham Kaplan; sister-in-law of Zelda Kaplan.
SERVICES: Funeral services were held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Sunday at 11 AM.
SHIVA: The Shiva is Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, with a service at 7:30pm.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the National Parkinson Foundation or Congregation Shir Shalom.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 3, 2013
We are sorry to inform you that Martin Pine has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
PINE - Martin, January 1, 2013, husband of Ellen Pine.
SERVICES: Memorial Service at Canterbury Woods on Friday, June 4th at 2:30 PM through Jay Mesnekoff.
Reception to follow immediately.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 21, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Albert Organek has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
ORGANEK - Albert, father of Leslie Okun and Carol (Clifford) MacDonald, Brother-in-law of Barbara Organek.
SERVICES: Funeral is Sunday, 1:30 PM at Amherst Memorial Chapel.
SHIVA: Shiva will be Sunday and Monday, 7:00 PM at Carol´s home.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 16, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Ronald Foigelman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FOIGELMAN - Ronald Foigelman, December 16, 2012, husband of Rolaine, passed away this morning (Sunday).
SERVICES: The funeral will take place Monday 11 AM at New Brith Shalom Cemetery on Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd.
SHIVA: There will be no shiva
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
We are sorry to inform you that Aaron Gold has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GOLD - Aaron Gold, December 15, 2012, brother of Albert (Doreen) Gold.
SERVICES: The funeral is 11:00 AM on Sunday at Workmen´s Circle Cemetery in Cheektowaga.
SHIVA: One night of shiva (Sunday) will be observed: 7 PM, at Albert and Doreen´s home, Williamsville, NY
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
December 5, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Bella Lesser has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
LESSER - Bella, passed away on Saturday. Her daughter is a congregant:
Ellen Zucker
18 Brookedge Court
Williamsville, NY 14221
SERVICES: Funeral was Monday
SHIVA: There will be no shiva.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
November 29, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Sally Scheib has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SCHEIB - Sally, mother of Ilene Scheib.
SERVICES: Funeral is Sunday Morning at 10:00 AM at Amherst Memorial Chapel:
281 Dodge Rd.
SHIVA: Shiva will be at the Scheib home on Sun through Thurs and then Sat with Havdalah all at 7:00 PM.
267 Warren Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 29, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Hannah Morrison has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MORRISON - Hannah , 10/25/012.
SERVICES: The funeral was held on Friday, October 26, 2012, graveside at White Chapel Memorial Park at 1:00pm.
SHIVA: The family will be observing shiva at the home of Deborah Morrison (3 Skylark Court, East Amherst 14051) Friday until 5, and Sunday 2 to 4, and 7 to 9, with a Shiva minyan Sunday at 7.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 9, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Molly Forman has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FORMAN - Molly , 2/5/1911-10/5/2012. Passed away in Wilton, CT. Mother of three daughters--Shirley (Bernard) Braun, Louise (Richard) Follman, and Elinor (Joel) Weiss. Molly had seven grandchildren including Sandi (Brian) Lancaster of Germantown, MD and Robin (William) Hall of Williamsville. She was also the proud great-grandmother of 12.
SERVICES: Funeral was held in Elmont, NY on Sunday, October 7.
SHIVA: Family will observe a period of mourning at the home of Elinor and Joel Weiss, 6177 Ranch View Drive, Clarence on Wednesday and Thursday of this week at 7:00 P.M.
MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to Hospice or the Rudin Family Giggle Fund. Flowers are gratefully declined.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 4, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Harriet Shustick Korn has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KORN - Harriet Shustick , mother of Charles (Deborah Raiken) Korn, passed away Saturday, September 29th in Ohio.
SERVICES: Funeral and shiva took place in Ohio.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
October 2, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Marianne Kleiner has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
KLEINER - Marianne, mother of Mark (Anita) Kleiner passed away September 19, 2012.
SERVICES: The funeral will be held at Mesnekoff Funeral Home on Transit Road on Sunday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 18, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Howard Garber has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
GARBER - Howard, September 15, 2012, loving father of Stacey (Paul) Santora;
brother of Norman (Sherin) Garber; grandfather of Alexa, Austin and Brielle Santora.
SERVICES: Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at New B'rith Shalom Cemetery, Pine Ridge Rd, Cheektowaga.
SHIVA: The family will be sitting shiva one day only at Stacey/Paul's home following the service on Wednesday, with a minyan at 7:30 PM.
MEMORIALS:Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice .
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 11, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Lionel Nosenchuck has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
NOSENCHUCK - Lionel B. September 10, 2012, beloved husband of Gayle; dear father of Sharon and Steven (Brendy) of California; brother of Norman, David and Jerry; loving grandfather of Paige, Emma, Hailee and Derek.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at the MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst, Wednesday, 11 AM.
Flowers gratefully declined.
SHIVA: Family will be sitting shiva from Wednesday until Shabbat evening at Gail Nosenchuck´s residence. Shiva services will be 7:30 PM Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
September 3, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Ruth Nusbaum has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
NUSBAUM - Ruth M., August 31, 2012, beloved wife of the late William Nusbaum; loving mother of James of NY, NY, Richard (Neth) and Andrew (Jody) Nusbaum of Los Osos, CA; sister of Samuel (Marie) Meyers and the late Anne Bluestein, Jack Meyers and Judy Schwartz; sister-in-law of Arthur Schwartz; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 AM at Elmlawn Cemetery, Sunrise Mausoleum. Please meet at the Brighton Rd. entrance.
Online condolences, visit www.mesnekoff.com
SHIVA: There will be no shiva.
MEMORIALS:Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 30, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Robert Gordon Radlin has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
RADLIN - Robert Gordon, July 28, 2012, father of Barry Radlin.
SERVICES: Funeral will take place in Albany, as was his mother´s last November.
Barry has already left town and we have no additional details at this time.
SHIVA:
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 20, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Dellie Herzog has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
HERZOG - Dellie, the wife of Temple Sinai´s long time rabbi Joseph Herzog. She died peacefully with her family in Sarasota, Florida.
Funeral arrangements will be made privately.
The family is taking condolence phone calls this weekend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rabbi Herzog and his daughters Rachel and Rebecca.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
July 2, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Honoris Starr has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
STARR - Honoris, June 29, 2012, sister of Temple Sinai legacy member Gilda Laufer.
SERVICES: The funeral will be in Florida.
SHIVA: Gilda will be sitting Shiva Thursday, 1:00 PM through Sunday evening at her home at:
245 Abbington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
There will be a 7:30 pm shiva service on both Thursday (7/5) and Sunday (7/8). Rabbi Tanenbaum will be leading the Thursday service and Rabbi Lazarus-Klein will be leading the Sunday service.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 19, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Robert Malek has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
MALEK - Robert, June 18, 2012. For more information please see Robert Malek
SERVICES: Graveside Service Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 2 PM at Elmlawn Cemetery - Please meet at the Brighton Rd. Entrance, Kenmore, NY. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
SHIVA: Shiva will be held Wednesday 4-8 PM and Thursday 7-9 PM at Flossie & Ron Ziolkowski´s residence.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo or Temple Beth Am.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
June 10, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Barbara A. Simon has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
SIMON - Barbara A. June 6, 2012, beloved wife of Peter Simon; loving mother of Rebecca (Christopher Agee) Simon of Denver, CO and Jessica (Brendan) Murphy; sister of Richard Lawrence; devoted grandmother of Eleanor "Peachy" Murphy.
SERVICES: A memorial service will be held Tuesday, 11 AM at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
SHIVA: The family will be receiving friends at the Protocol Restaurant in Williamsville following the memorial service.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
May 29, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Haya Farhi has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FARHI - Haya May 26, 2012, wife of the late Leon Farhi, MD; mother of Dr. Nitza (Dr. Avery) Ellis and Dr. Eli (Dr. Emily Friedan) Farhi; grandmother of Rob and Noah Ellis, David, Isabel and Meira Farhi; sister of Yaacov (Yehudit) Youlus and the late Esther Kroll, Eliezer Youlus and David Yuval.
SERVICES: Funeral Services will be held at Temple Beth Zion, 805 Delaware Ave., Tuesday at 1:30 PM. No prior visitations. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA: The family will be observing a period of mourning Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7-9 PM at Canterbury Woods in Kent Building Room 306.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Haya´s memory to The Jewish National Fund, 42 E. 69th St., New York, NY 10021.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
April 16, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Cicily Fox has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FOX - Cicily April 14, 2012, beloved mother of Mitch (Barbara) Fox, Julie (David) Duroure, Steven and Keith Fox; loving grandmother of Matty and Brandon Fox; dear sister of Rose and Gail Haber; daughter of the late Irving and Sally Haber; also survived by her loving companion for many years, Robert L. Joseph.
SERVICES: Graveside Services will be held at Temple Beth El Cemetery (Carol Dr. Entrance), Tuesday at 2:30 PM. No prior visitations. Arrangements by AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC.
SHIVA: Bob Joseph will sit Shiva Tuesday following the internment at their home, 51 Stoneledge, Williamsville, NY 14221 until 9 PM. Sheridan before Transit, left, entrance from back. There will be a Shiva service at 6 PM.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
March 05, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Evelyn M. Shine has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family. Evelyn M. Shine, Temple Founder and Member.
SHINE - Evelyn. Mother of our members Richard (Carol) Shin.
SERVICES: Funeral will take place 2 PM Monday afternoon at Mesnekoff Funeral Home on Transit Road.
SHIVA: will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7-9 PM at Richard and Carol´s home, 8100 Clarence Center Road, East Amherst, 14051.
There will be a minyan service Monday at 7:30.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 04, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Frederick Fink has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
FINK - Frederick Feruary 4, 2012.
SERVICES: The memorial service is at Temple Beth Am at 1:30 pm Sunday. There is no graveside. The family will gather at 75 Guillford after the service.
SHIVA: A mincha minyan service will be conducted at approximately 4:45 pm. There will be minyan at 6:30pm Monday and Tuesday evenings. Wednesday evening the family will continue to greet visitors, but there will not be a minyan.
MEMORIALS:
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
February 01, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that Saul Davidson has passed away. Our thoughts are with the family.
DAVIDSON - Saul January 31, 2012; husband of the late Sandra Klein-Davidson; father Sheri (Shimon) Katz and Alan (Heidi) Davidson; brother of the late Curtis Davidson; also survived by eight grandchildren.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday 10:30 AM at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
SHIVA: Shiva will be announced at services.
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am.
May the memory of the righteous forever be a blessing.
January 11, 2012
We are sorry to inform you that David A.Symon has passed away. Our condolences go out to Peter and his entire family.
SYMON - David A.: 58, of Clinton, formerly of Buffalo, passed away Sunday following a long illness, husband of Kim Landon; father of Julie Crossman and Kate Silverstrim; grand-father of Isabelle Crossman; brother of Peter (Barbara) Simon of Williamsville and Harry (Nancy) Simon of Eunice, LA; uncle of Becky (Christopher Agee) Simon of Denver and Jessica (Brendan) Murphy of Williamsville; great-uncle and special buddy of Eleanor Murphy; son of the late Joseph and Sylvia Simon.
David retired in 2008 after 24 years as a state corrections officer at SingSing and Oneida Correctional Facilities. Previously part owner of Simon Auto Parts in the Town of Tonawanda.
A sports fan, animal lover and spirited runner, David completed five 10-mile Boilermaker Runs in Utica and finished a half marathon in a blizzard in Columbus, OH. David volunteered at Stanley Performing Arts Center in Utica and was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Toastmasters Club.
SERVICES: Memorial service 11 AM Wednesday at Utica College Library Concourse.
SHIVA: There is no planned shiva at this time.
MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to the Stanley Performing Arts Center in Utica or an animal rescue organization of your choice.
December 24, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Sydney Colbert has passed away.
COLBERT - Sydney: Cantor´s Father-in-law, Paul´s Father, Sydney Colbert, passed away early today in Texas.
SERVICES: The funeral will be in Texas on Monday afternoon. Cantor will stay for shiva and has a flight to return Friday before service.
SHIVA: The Colberts will have a shiva gathering on both Saturday and Sunday this week. They will be available from 4 PM (minyan service at 6 PM) at the Rabbi´s home:
76 Buttonwood Court
East Amherst, NY 14051
Directions: Youngs Road North; last right turn before Casey on Buttonwood Lane
one block, tbones onto Buttonwood Court; Left on Buttonwood Court, #76 - red house with log cabin mailbox.
MEMORIALS:
NOTE: Alexa will notify parents of cancelled meetings.
We are sorry to inform you that Rose Levitsky has passed away.
LEVISTSKY - Rose: December 21, 2011, wife of the late Jack Levitsky; mother of Myrna (Julius) Morris of Boynton Beach, FL and Sherwood (Melissa) Levitsky; predeceased by two sisters and five brothers; grandmother of Lorri (David) Fabian, Cindy (Curtis) Rice, Michele Morris, Sheri (Matthew) Stuart and Dawn (late Ken) Hewitt; also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Monday, 1 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
SHIVA: no information at this time.
MEMORIALS:
December 21, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Ruth Sadoff has passed away.
SADOFF - Ruth December 18, 2011 - beloved wife of the late David Sadoff; loving mother of Martin of Los Angeles, CA, Stephen (Kathleen) and Kenneth Sadoff; sister of the late Minna Tweedy and Robert Ingwer; grandmother of Jessica Lauren (Nicholas) Weiszhaar and Andre Matthew Sadoff; also survived by nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held Thursday 12 noon at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst 14051.
SHIVA: A period of mourning will be observed at Ruth´s late residence, 101 Presidents Walk, Williamsville, following interment and again at 7PM with a prayer service.
MEMORIALS: may be made to Meals on Wheels of WNY, where she was a long time volunteer.
November 30, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Cynthia Siegel has passed away.
SIEGEL - Cynthia L. November 29, 2011- Devoted daughter of Harold and Sylvia Siegel; beloved sister of Shelley McBride and Cheryl (Michael) Tobias. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. 281 Dodge Rd. Wednesday at 1:30 PM. No prior visitations.
SHIVA: no announcement
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in Cindy´s memory to a charity of their choice.
November 29, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Miriam Radlin has passed away.
RADLIN - Miriam, age 93, in Albany, NY on November 24 2011, at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. She is survived by Robert, her beloved husband of 71 years; her three children, son Barry Radlin of Williamsville, NY, daughter Judi Rourke (Mike) of Athens, NY, and daughter Beverly Geisler (Warren) of Menands, NY; grandchildren David and Jeffrey Radlin, Andrew and Michelle Geisler; and sister Estelle Paxon of New Jersey, along with many nieces and nephews. Buffalo area observance will be private.
SERVICES: The funeral was held in the Nursing Center Chapel on Sunday, November 27. Burial was at Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, NY.
SHIVA - A period of mourning is being observed at the home of her daughter Beverly Geisler in Menands, NY.
MEMORIALS: Donations in Mrs. Radlin's memory may be made locally to Temple Beth Am.
November 26, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Joan Jablon has passed away.
JABLON - Joan, mother of Donna (Mark) Klein has passed away.
SERVICES: A wake was held on Sunday, Nov 27, at Mesnekoff Funeral Home from 2-4pm and again 6-8pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at St. Christopher's Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Tonawanda, beginning at 930am.
SHIVA - was at Donna's residence on Monday evening.
MEMORIALS:
October 5, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Gloria Sandler has passed away.
SANDLER - Gloria, our TBA member, passed away Tuesday Oct 4th at 9:30 AM.
SERVICES will be Thursday afternoon, 2 PM Graveside, Beth El Cemetery on Pine Ridge Heritage Road.
SHIVA - no Shiva Thursday Night.
MEMORIALS:
Sept 2, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Frances Cohen has passed away.
COHEN - Frances. This is all the information available at the present time.
SERVICES will be at 1:30 PM on Sunday, September 4th at Amherst Memorial Chapel.
SHIVA - will be announced later.
MEMORIALS:
July 22, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Ethel Ward, gradmother of Ellen Scumaci, has passed away.
WARD - Ethel was 96 years old. She died in Florida, which is where the funeral will be.
SERVICES will be held in Florida.
SHIVA - will be announced later when the family returns to Buffalo.
MEMORIALS:
July 19, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Helen L. Hersh has passed away. She was a long time member and friend of Temple Beth Am. Our hearts and prayers go the Hersh Family.
HERSH - Helen L. (nee Liebeskind) July 17, 2011, beloved wife of the late David Hersh; devoted mother Edward (late Shellie) Hersh, Rabbi Elizabeth (Robert Kleinlehrer) Hersh Kleinlehrer and Alfred (Carolyn) Hersh; loving grandmother of Jonathan, Craig, Robert and Jared Hersh and Noah Kleinlehrer.
SERVICES will be held from the Temple Beth Am, 2600 Sheridan Dr., Wednesday at 1 PM. Arrangements by the Amherst Memorial Chapel, Inc. Family guest book available at Amherst Memorial Chapel.
SHIVA - will be held at the home of
Marlene Glickman
63 Hidden Creek (off N. Forest Road)
Wednesday and Thursday Evening from 7-9pm.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to Temple Beth Am or a charity of your choice. Helen was a life member of Hadasah.
July 6, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Faye Maxick has passed away.
MAXICK - Faye July 3, 2011, wife of the late Samuel Maxick; mother of Rita (Malcolm) Rosen of Clifton Park, NY and Robert (Andrea) Maxick of Lakeview, NY; sister of Rhoda (Arthur) Long, Hilda Ring, Norma (Walter) Silverman and the late Ida, Esther, David, Victor, Morris and dear friend Aaron Wolf; sister-in-law of Charlotte Silver; grandmother of Michelle (David) Bielawa, Tim (Iwana) Maxick, Todd and Christopher Maxick; great-grandmother of Samantha Bielawa, Adelina and Eliana Maxick; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
SERVICES will be held Wednesday 11 AM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
SHIVA - no formal shiva
MEMORIALS: may be made to Temple Beth Am or The American Cancer Society.
June 16, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Morris Raiken, Founding Member of Temple Beth Am, has passed away.
RAIKEN - Morris Passed away at age 90 on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. Beloved husband of the late Ruthann Goldstein Raiken; loving father of Eliot Raiken of Buffalo, NY, Steven (Pamela) Raiken of Toronto, Ont. and Robin (David) Bledsoe of Atlanta, GA; brother of Jerry (Gilda) Raiken of Buffalo, NY; grandfather of Jonathan and David Raiken, Gabrielle (David Howard), Roger, Joanna and Thomas Bledsoe.
SERVICES will be held on Friday, June 17 at 1:30 PM at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, (716-639-8890).
Family will be receiving friends at the Temple at 12:30 PM.
SHIVA - services have not been determined at this time but the family will have visitation immediately following internment at the home of Chuck Korn and Debbie Raiken, 15 Loch Lee, Williamsville NY 14221.
MEMORIALS: may be made to Temple Beth Am.
June 6, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Beverly E. Bluestein-Cohen has passed away.
BLUESTEIN-COHEN - Beverly E. June 5, 2011, beloved wife of the late Raymond Bluestein and Joel "Jerry" Cohen; dear companion of Dr. Bernie Davis;
devoted mother of Neil (Diana), Paul (Roberta), Gary (Carole) and Dale
(Lisa) Bluestein; stepmother of Barbara (Saul) Henechowicz, Rhonda (Michael)
Wise and Larry (Gail) Cohen; loving grandmother of 22 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; sister of the late Robert Bernstein.
SERVICES will be held at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Tuesday at 2:30 PM. No prior visitations. Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com.
SHIVA - Tuesday, June 7, from 7-9 PM at 75 Sable Run (home of Gary and Carol off Casey).
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Am or the Food Bank of WNY.
We are sorry to inform you that Michael Israel has passed away.
ISRAEL - Michael (age 20), son of Avi and Julie.
SERVICES will be held Tuesday 11:30 AM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
May 20, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Lester Balaban has passed away.
BALABAN - Lester, father of Debbie (Bob) Brown, grandfather of Bryan Brown. Died May 18, 2011.
SERVICES will be May 20th in New YorK City.
SHIVA - no shiva here.
May 18, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Esther Horowitz has passed away.
HOROWITZ - Esther, May 6, 2011, wife of the late Louis Horowitz; mother of Susan Horowitz of Athens, GA; pre-deceased by five brothers and one sister; aunt of Ivan (Myrna) Markowitz and several other nieces and nephews; great aunt of Liz (Drew) Messer.
SERVICES were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to the Food Bank of WNY.
May 17, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that ormer member Ann Kahn has passed away.
KAHN - Ann, May 15, 2011, beloved wife of Hugo Kahn; mother of Eva Efron; grandmother of Dawn Efron Landry, David Efron and Nancy Efron; great-grandmother of Martin Landry.
SERVICES: The family will receive friends at the Amherst Memorial Chapel, Inc., 281 Dodge Rd., Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm to be followed by funeral services at 1:00 pm.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations to the Food Bank of WNY.
We are sorry to inform you that Ann Boness has passed away.
BONESS - Ann May 15, 2011, wife of the late Dr. James Boness and Dr. Robert Entenberg; mother of Dr. Alan Entenberg of Rochester and Mrs. Jacquelyn Schuff of Philadelphia; predeceased by her sister Frances Sabbath; grandmother of Dr. David Schuff, Evann Mannella, Jennifer Schuff, Eric and Marc Entenberg; close family friend of Samuel Kasimov.
SERVICES will be held Tuesday in St. Louis, MO. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME.
MEMORIALS may be made to Temple Sinai of Amherst, NY.
May 16, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Sidney Smallen has passed away.
SMALLEN - Sydney, a former Buffalo resident, died on April 24, 2011, in a rehabilitation center after a long illness from an accident which happened in June of 2010. Mr. Smallen is survived by his wife Anne Louise Smallen of New Lebanon, New York, two daughters, Erica of California, Elizabeth of Korea, and his son Vakil from Washington, D.C. and two sisters, Hillery Ruchlin of Amherst, New York and Rita Katt of Sacramento, California.
Mr. Smallen had an illustrious career as a master craftsman woodworker. He graduated with a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Buffalo. Sidney helped many people as a healer in the Sufi community. He was a spiritual man with a gentle caring heart who was a source of comfort to all he met.
SERVICES will be held on Sunday, May 29th beginning at 1:00PM, at the Holiday Inn, located at 1881 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst New York.
We are sorry to inform you that Estelle Weitzner has passed away.
WEITZNER - Estelle, age 89 of Pompano Beach, formerly of Bayside NY, died peacefully on Friday May 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Charles Weitzner, loving mother of Jeffrey (Shari) Weitzner, and Barbara (Bill) Weitzner-Lin. Cherished grandmother of Sally, Jill, Jacob, Rebekah, and Cheryl. Adoring great-grandmother of Charlie, Eli, Kennedy, and Jennie. Leaves many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Active in educational, social, and charitable activities. She was dedicated to many friends and colleagues, and was loved by all.
SERVICES: Graveside services Monday May 16 at the family plot in Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.
SHIVA will be observed at Barb and Bill´s home on Wednesday and Thursday, 7pm-9pm.
171 Wellingwood Drive
East Amherst, NY 14051
MEMORIALS can be made to a charity of your choice.
April 6, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Clara Thaeander has passed away.
THAEANDER - Clara, sister of Gunilla Theander (Daniel) Kester, in Sweden, 1 April 2011.
We are sorry to inform you that Joseph Weiss has passed away.
WEISS - Joseph, father of Herbert (Mary) Weiss, 31 March, 2011.
Joseph Weiss' funeral was Sunday at Mesnekoff Funeral Home.
March 26, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Joseph M. BINK has passed away.
BINK - Joseph M. Passed away March 24, 2011 at age 100, formerly of Franklinville, beloved husband of Frances (nee Johnson); dearest father of Michael (Mary) and Paul (Lily) Bink; dear brother of Lottie Ling, deceased siblings Anna Rybak, Polly Steffenhagen, Josephine Marzec, Helen Czernowski and John Bink; loving grandfather to Michael (Kristie), Melanie (Ian) Leberman, Adam, Katherine (Alfred), great-grandfather of William, Sarah and Benjamin Leberman, many nieces and nephews.
Friends may gather with the family on Sunday from 2-7 PM at the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville. A Mass of of Christian Burial will be held in St. Philomena R.C. Church, 26 Plymouth Ave at 11 AM on Monday (3/28/11) in Franklinville. Burial will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Franklinville.
Memorials may be made to the Franklinville VFD, or to a charity of your choice.
February 21, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Barbara HAYMAN has passed away.
HAYMAN - Barbara (nee Amram), February 20, 2011. Former wife of David Hayman; mother of Mark Hayman; sister of Virginia (Maxwell) Ellis; aunt of Pamela Meltzer, Richard and James Ellis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
A period of mourning will be observed at Maxwell and Virginia Ellis´ residence, Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 PM.
Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am.
February 15, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Barbara Joyce MINDELL has passed away.
MINDELL - Barbara Joyce February 13, 2011, in Burbank, CA, loving companion of Dennis Matthies; daughter of Dr. Eugene Mindell and the late June Abrams Mindell; sister of David (Margaret) Mindell, Doug (Margery) Mindell and the late Ruth Mindell; aunt of Loren, Ilana and Andrew.
Becoming a paraplegic at the age of 19 did not stop Barbara from great achievements in the world of art and healing through the practice of Continuum movement.
For online tributes, visit www.mesnekoff.com.
February 14, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Anna (Sohinki) PRITIKIN has passed away.
PRITIKIN - Anna (nee Sohinki) February 12, 2011, beloved wife of Nathan Pritikin; loving mother of Michael (Cheryle) Pritikin of E. Lansing, MI and Linda (Robert) Syracuse; daughter of the late Jacob and Tillie Sohinki; sister of Jennie Pohl and the late Louis and Abraham Sohinki and Fanny Ross; devoted grandmother of Brian (Cassandra), Beth, Alan, Lisa, David and Richard; great-grandmother of Taylor and Kimber.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 2 PM at MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
Shiva information:
Tuesday: sitting following the funeral in the afternoon, and at 7-9 PM.
Wednesday: family will be sitting 1 - 9 PM
Home service will be about 7:30 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
LOCATION:
Home of daughter Linda - 257 Countryside Lane (off Birchwood from Klein Road)
Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo.
February 13, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Hal Roberts has passed away.
ROBERTS - Harold "Hal" February 9, 2011, beloved husband of the late Isabelle (Lawrence) Roberts; uncle of Rhonda (William) Clark of Moyock, NC, Randy (Kathryn) Rubin of Pensicola, FL, Marsha Lawrence, Marilyn "Dee Dee" Wackheim, Melissa (Sean) McNutt; dear brother-in-law of William (Beverly) Lawrence, and great- uncle of Andrew and Danielle Joy Steven, Samantha and Miranda Wackenheim, Sean II and Timothy McNutt.
Mr. Roberts was Master of Demolay Lodge #498 in 1986 and Grand Sword Bearer to the Grand Lodge of the State of New York 1998-2000. A Masonic Service will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 16, 2011 under the auspices of Fellowship Lodge #1175.
Funeral Services will be held at the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Wednesday at 2:00 PM.
Immediate family members are invited to attend the grave side service. Following the service, we welcome guests at the late Harold Roberts home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Hal's memory to Temple Beth Am or Masonic Medical Research Laboratory.
January 31, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Isaac Alcabes has passed away.
ALCABES - Dr. Isaac, PhD., January 24, 2011; associate professor of social work for the University at Buffalo, died Monday in the Bronx. He was 81. Survivors include a son, Harvey; two daughters, Shoshana Isenberg and Ruth; a brother, Joseph; and a sister, Rae Mazliah.
A Buffalo-area resident, Dr. Alcabes was a New York City native and graduated from Stuyvesant High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in social work from City College of New York and his doctorate of education from Columbia University. An Army veteran, Dr. Alcabes was stationed at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, D. C., where he worked as a social worker during the Korean War. Known to his friends as "Ike", Dr. Alcabes moved to Buffalo in 1963 and was a longtime resident of Amherst, until 2008. He was married to the former Nancy Kramer from 1957 until her death in 1985. He married the former Judith Goldberg in 1988. She died in 2008.
Dr. Alcabes was an active volunteer in the local Jewish community and served on the boards of Jewish organizations, including Hillel of Buffalo. He also was an active member of the National Association of Social Workers.
We´ve received information from Shoshona which indicated that the family would be very pleased to get sympathy cards/e-mails from our membership. She is willing to forward to her siblings, too. Complete contact information:
Ruth Alcabes - 30 Seneca Road, West Hartford, CT 06117.
Harvey Alcabes - 3766 Cass Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Shoshana Isenberg 148 Mills St., Morristown, NJ 07960.
We are sorry to inform you that Esther Bunis HABER/KRANITZ has passed away.
HABER/KRANITZ - Esther Bunis January 25, 2011. Wife of the late Sol Haber and Robert Kranitz, DDS; mother of Phillip (Heidi) Haber and the late Stephen Haber; grandmother of Stephanie and Luis Haber.
A memorial service will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday, February 6th at 1:00 PM. No prior visitations.
A period of mourning will be observed at her late residence Sunday, February 6th from 3-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
January 25, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Muriel E. Liftin has passed away.
LIFTIN - Muriel E. Age 92, of Belle Harbor, NY, recently of Haverford, PA, January 20, 2011, devoted wife of the late Sidney J. Liftin; beloved mother of Ann (Dr. Howard) Pikoff and Dr. Alice (Dr. Richard Silberstein) Liftin; loving and proud grandmother of Emily (Josh) Pikoff-Mirwis, Rebecca Pikoff and Hope Silberstein; loving aunt and great-aunt.
A private service will be held.
Shiva will be observed at the Pikoff residence Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.
January 20, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Elinor Scheur has passed away.
SCHEUR - Elinor B., 76, of Pompano Beach passed away on Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 at Hospice by the Sea Care Center in Boca Raton. Elinor is survived by her husband Donald, 3 children: Jay (Jill), David (Caily), & Michael, 6 grandchildren: Max, Madeline, Dillon, Gavin, Molly, & Mayson, and sister Marlene Kalnitz.
A Memorial Service will be at 9:30 am on Sunday, January 23 at Temple Beth AM, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 followed immediately by a burial service at White Chapel Memorial Park, 3210 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14228. Glick Family Funeral Home of Boca Raton is in charge of arrangements.
Shiva will be held from 1:30 pm- 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Residence Inn, 100 Maple Road, Williamsville, NY 14221.
January 16, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Ruth Miller has passed away.
MILLER - Ruth S.; November 13, 1921 - January 15, 2011, beloved wife of the late Albert H. Miller; devoted mother of Lois (Dr. Barry) Weinstein and Dr. Ronald (Naomi) Miller; loving grandmother of Pamela (Andrew) Gewurz, Naomi (Matt) Congleton, Tamara (Brett) Grosko, Alisa Weinstein, Nathaniel (Annie) Miller, Ari and Maya Shapiro Miller; caring great-grandmother of Jacob, Rachel and Zachary Gewurz, Addison and Austin Congleton, Devin and Lila Grosko; sister of the late Paul (Miriam) Sukernek and the late Janet (Selig) Adler; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC. Private Service. No prior visitations.
Shiva will be held on Sunday and Monday 7-9 PM at the residence of Lois and Barry Weinstein at 3 Culpepper.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Ruth´s memory to Buffalo Hadassah.
January 13, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Norman Fertig has passed away.
FERTIG - Dr. Norman; January 11, 2011. Husband of Eve-Lyn Fertig; father of Dr. Terri Eisler of Aiken, SC and the late Dr. Lance Alden Fertig; grandfather of Danielle Eisler, Sarah and Rachel Fertig.
Funeral services from the AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL. INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Friday at 1:00pm. No prior visitations.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Mrs. Eve-Lyn Fertig Enchanted Forest Wildlife Sanctuary Inc., 11380 Cary Rd., Alden, NY 14004-9547.
January 8, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Isadore E. Silverstein has passed away.
SILVERSTEIN - Isadore E. Survivors include his sons Howard (Estel) and Stuart (Emily).
Isadore E. Silverstein, a founding partner of what became the biggest accounting firm in upstate New York and a prominent figure in Buffalo´s Jewish community, died last Thursday in Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, Fla., after a brief illness. He was 88.
Mr. Silverstein-called Iz or Izzy by his wide circle of family and friends-died five weeks after his wife of 64 1/2 years, Elaine Elkin Silverstein, died of cancer. The couple had lived primarily in South Florida since he retired in the mid-1980s.
Born in Nasielsk, Poland, Mr. Silverstein came to the United States with his family and settled in Buffalo in the mid-1920s. Mr. Silverstein attended public schools in East Buffalo and graduated from Fosdick-Masten Park High School. His studies at the University of Buffalo were interrupted when he enlisted in the Army in 1942. He served in the Southwestern Pacific as a staff sergeant in the Signal Corps. He returned to Buffalo after finishing his military service in 1946 and took night courses to earn his bachelor´s degree in accounting from UB.
Mr. Silverstein opened his own accounting office in 1948 and, 10 years later, co-founded Silverstein and Freed, a public accounting firm. That firm grew into what is known today as Freed, Maxick and Battaglia, which is based in the Liberty Building in Buffalo but also has offices in Batavia and Rochester. Mr. Silverstein, following in the footsteps of his father, Louis, was deeply involved in the Buffalo Jewish community. He served as a director of both the Board of Jewish Education and Temple Emanuel, a predecessor to the current Temple Beth Tzedek in Amherst. In 1977, Mr. Silverstein received a leadership award from the United Jewish Appeal for his fundraising efforts, and he continued his work in Jewish fundraising causes after retiring to Florida. He also was president of Erie Downs Country Club in Fort Erie, Ont., as well as the Montefiore Club in Buffalo. For three decades, he was treasurer of the East Buffalo Credit Union.
A memorial service will be held for both Mr. Silverstein and Mrs. Silverstein at 10:30 a. m., Sunday, Jan. 9 at Westwood Country Club, 772 N. Forest Road, Amherst. Arrangements by Mesnekoff Funeral Home.
January 2, 2011
We are sorry to inform you that Myra Rosenthal has passed away.
ROSENTHAL - Myra, December 29, 2010, Beloved wife of the late Irving Rosenthal; devoted mother of Richard (Marcia), Arnold (Wendy), Elliott Rosenthal and Cherie (David) Sarachan; loving grandmother of Lori (David) Stein, Alan (Felice) Rosenthal, Mark (Tricia) Rosenthal, Rebecca (Bill) Loss, Ian and Alexa Sarachan; great-grandmother of 10; sister of the late Clara and Ina Berliant.
Funeral services will be held at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd., Sunday at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Foundation of Buffalo or Temple Beth Tzedek.
December 20, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Dr. Leonard Berman has passed away.
BERMAN - Dr. Leonard, December 19, 2010, husband of Judith Goldenberg Berman; father of Susan (Tony) Berman Hammer of Highland Park, IL, Alison (David) Berman Rasnick of Boston, MA and Todd Berman of Manhattan, NY; brother of Leonore Bernstein and the late Seymour Berman; grandfather of Erik Hammer, Ben and Andrew Rasnick, Alex, Lucy and Will Berman.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 1:30 PM from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 639-8890. For online tributes, visit mesnekoff.com
Shiva will be observed at his former residence Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.
Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am or The University at Buffalo Medical School.
December 12, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Rosalind Posterman has passed away.
POSTERMAN - Rosalind (nee Rivkin) December 11, 2010, beloved wife of the late Harry Posterman; cherished mother of Sherrie Cheiffetz, Janis (Gerald) Sinatra, Mindy (Ronald) Chimera; loving grandmother of Harrison Sinatra and Alexis Chimera.
Funeral services will be held from AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 281 Dodge Rd, Sunday at 9:30 AM. No prior visitations.
A period of mourning will be held at the home of Janis and Jerry Sinatra Monday and Tuesday Evening at 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Harry Posterman Fund at Congregation B'Nai Shalom or Hospice Foundation of Buffalo.
November 26, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Boris Gelfer has passed away.
GELFER - Boris November 24, 2010, husband of Anna Gelfer; father of Dr. Alexander (Dr. Frida) Gelfer and Dr. Marina Plon; grandfather of Marina, Gita and Isaac.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
November 20, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Elaine Silverstein has passed away.
SILVERSTEIN - Elaine Silverstein (nee Elkin): November 17th in Florida. Beloved wife of Isadore Silverstein, loving mother of Howard (Estel) Silverstein and Stuart (Emily) Silverstein; sister of the late Marvin and Bernard Elkin; sister-in-law of Ruth Elkin; grandmother of Rachael Silverstein, Leah (Aaron) Hirshfield, Joshua (Melissa) Silverstein and Amy Silverstein. Funeral services were held in Florida.
Shiva will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Howard and Estel's residence. For information contact Mesnekoff Funeral Home (639-8890).
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
November 10, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Marlene (Rosenbaum) KLEIN has passed away.
KLEIN - Marlene (Rosenbaum) November 8, 2010. Wife of the late Paul Klein; mother of Mark (Donna) Klein and Richard (Mary) Klein; sister of Gerald (Linda) Rosenbaum; grandmother of Stephen, Jessica, Joshua, Jordan and Justin.
The family will be sitting shiva from 7-9 on Thursday evening at Donna's house at 83 Sable Park, East Amherst.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc.
November 7, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Walter J. BLUESTONE has passed away.
BLUESTONE - Walter J. November 5, 2010, husband of Grace Bluestone; father of Barbara Spinder, Judith Bluestone and the late Richard Bluestone; brother of Diane (Joseph) Fugali and the late Mildred Bluestone; grandfather of Jessica and Daniel Spinder.
Funeral services will be held Monday 12 noon from Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville. Arrangements by MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME. (639-8890).
Shiva will be observed at the family residence Monday through Thursday 7-9 PM.
Memorials may be made to Temple Beth Am.
November 7, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that John S. FINE has passed away.
FINE - John S., M.A., Ph.D. October 25, 2010, John S. Fine, MA, PhD died on October 25, 2010 in Cincinnati, OH of respiratory failure after enduring a 63 year arduous struggle with the effects of poliomyelitis contracted at age 8. He is survived by two brothers, Drs. Edward J. of East Amherst, NY, Robert L. Fine of Columbus, OH, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. more...
A graveside ceremony was held at the United Jewish Cemeteries, Walnut Hills on October 25, 2010.
Donations can be made in his honor to the United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Sierra Club, ACLU and the Beckwith Fund of the University of Illinois. The Beckwith Fund provides support for aides to assist handicapped students attending University of Illinois at Champaign.
October 25, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Randall A. Kenyon has passed away.
KENYON - Randall A. October 29, age 90. Loving husband, proud father and grandfather, deeply loved by all. A WW II U.S. Naval Marine Air Corp pilot, he always held America´s service members in the highest regard. Survived by his wife, Nancy; his sister, Jean Bartlett; sisters-in-law Helen Brewer and Jean Baker; his sons Randall (Wendy), Charles (Deborah) and Gregory; daughters Nancy, and Kathy (Chris Bailey) and nieces, nephews and their families.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2 at Temple Beth Am, 4660 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer´s Association.
October 25, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that S. Steven Block has passed away.
BLOCK - S. Steven October 24, 2010, beloved husband of Kristie (nee Walker) Block; loving father of Logan and Kelsey Block; son of Gilbert (Diane) Block of Naples, FL; brother of Howard (Loren) Block and Susan (Robert) Fishman; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday 2 PM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst (639-8890).
A period of mourning will be observed at his late residence Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc. or Temple Beth Am. For online tributes visit www.mesnekoff.com
October 5, 2010
We are sorry to inform you that Evelyn Ehrlich has passed away.
EHRLICH - Evelyn (nee Strauss) October 3, 2010, wife of the late Philip Ehrlich; mother of Sanford (Cindy), David (Beth) Ehrlich and the late Rowena Lupi; sister of Dorothy Schaktman; grandmother of Lindsay (James), Danielle, Philip, Sally and Sarah (Jacob); also survived by three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 2 PM from MESNEKOFF FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., E. Amherst.
Shiva will be held Wednesday afternoon and again on Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the home of Dorothy Schaktman.
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